When Georgetownâs state senator and representative learned a bill to ban high-capacity firearm magazines could impact close to 100 jobs in their district, they knew something had to be done. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 6, sponsored by Sen. Dave Sokola, D-Newark, banned the possession, sale, purchase, receipt or transfer of magazines that hold more than 17 rounds of …
Carney to sign gun bills today
Democratic Gov. John Carney will sign multiple gun control bills Thursday. The gun bills will ban the sale of assault weapons, raise the age from 18 to 21 to purchase most firearms, return background checks to state control, ban high-capacity magazines, open up the potential for lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers for gun violence, and ban the use of devices …
Whatâs going on with Delawareâs gun bills?
Delaware’s Democrat-controlled General Assembly has taken swift action to impose gun control measures in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y. and Uvalde, Texas. The bills aim to amend the state’s background check system, ban semi-automatic firearms, Glock switches and large-capacity magazines, prevent individuals under the age of 21 from accessing guns, and allow lawsuits against firearm industry members …
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review â June 9, 2022
This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Old Swedes to hold its first Swedish summer festival Big Brothers, Sisters snags $900,000 MacKenzie Scott donation âFiddler on the Roofâ dancer performs male, female roles Symphonyâs new season will include âCold Mountain,â âHarry Potterâ 2 of Delawareâs favorite summer festivals return FOOD AND DINING Oysters, burgers, brews among new Delaware beach eats GOVERNMENT …