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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Pittsburgh approves gun control bills; lawsuits expected
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Pittsburgh City Council has given final approval to gun restrictions proposed after last year’s synagogue massacre.
The legislation places restrictions on military-style assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle that US authorities say was used in the October 27 rampage at Tree of Life synagogue that killed 11 and wounded seven.
It also bans most uses of armor-piercing ammunition and high-capacity magazines, and allows the temporary seizure of guns from people who are determined to be a danger to themselves or others.
The council approves the measures 6-3. They now head to Democratic Mayor Bill Peduto for his expected signature.
Pennsylvania state law forbids municipalities from regulating guns, and pro-gun advocates say they’ll sue to block the laws from taking effect.
— AP
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