As part of the legislation, gun owners must surrender their specified firearms within 90 days or face penalties. Proponents believe that banning such weapons will lead to safer communities, while critics warn that it may infringe upon Second Amendment rights and drive lawful owners to seek illegal alternatives. The bill’s progression has raised questions about its potential effectiveness, with statistics indicating that licensed firearm holders are rarely implicated in violent crimes.
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