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1995 SESSION
HB 1189 Assault firearms.
Introduced by: Jean W. Cunningham | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Assault firearms. Prohibits the import, sale, purchase, transport, transfer or possession of assault firearms which are enumerated and defined. Numerous exceptions are provided as is a procedure for securing a certificate of possession for such a weapon which is to be used in competitive target shooting. Limitations on possession of an assault firearm for which the possessor has a certificate are set forth.