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Progressive Politics & Activism!
An Act Concerning Prohibiting The Transfer of Assault Weapons or Machine Guns to Minors
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Bill Number:
358
Stance:
Support
Status:
Open Sponsors:
Sen. Martin M. Looney, 11th Dist.
Summary:
To prohibit the permanent or temporary transfer of an assault weapon or machine gun to a person under eighteen years of age.
Progress:
4/30/2009 Senate Passed. Referred to the House Calendar.
Action Alert:
Email your state legislators today.
Talking Points:
- SB 358 stems from the recent tragedy whereby an 8-year-old boy from Ashford CT died after accidentally shooting himself while firing an Uzi submachine gun under adult supervision at a Massachusetts gun fair.
- The bill would prohibit the transfer of an assault weapon or machine gun to a person less than eighteen years of age, including the temporary transfer for use in target shooting or on a firing or shooting range or for any other purpose.
CT Against Gun Violence considers both of these measures as critical to keeping our communities and families safe from gun violence.
Read the full text here.