High Capacity Magazine Ban
High Capacity Magazine Ban
This act would criminalize the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale or transfer of any ammunition feeding device capable of accepting more than ten (10) rounds.
Certain exemptions apply, such as for police officers and other officially recognized and sanctioned persons.
High Capacity Magazines are Turning Killers Into Killing Machines
Police officials report big increases in gun crimes involving high capacity magazines since the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (commonly known as the “assault weapons ban” and included high capacity magazines) expired in 2004.
RI State Law Limits the Rounds Used in Hunting Deer and Ducks
There is NO LIMIT for Weapons Used to Kill People
5
limit of rounds for hunting deer in R.I.
3
limit of rounds for hunting ducks in R.I.
0
limit of rounds for firearms in R.I.
75% of Rhode Islanders support limiting the number of bullets in high capacity magazines to 10.
A 2016 poll of R.I. Voters Show Strong Support for Limiting the Number of Rounds in Firearms to 10 Bullets.
We are out of step with our neighbors and other like-minded states that ban high capacity magazines:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- D.C.
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
Dramatic Rise of Assault Weapons and High Capacity Firearms in Crime
An updated examination of resources reveals dramatic increase in the use of high capacity semiautomatic weapons in crimes overall.
Mass Shooting at High School in Florida Kills 17, Injuries More than 14
A former student kills 17 and injures more than 14 with assault-style weapons.
American Gun Ownership Correlates with High Gun Violence and Deaths
Data shows the strong correlation of gun ownership and gun violence and death in America, and it far exceeds all other wealthy nations.
More Than 2 Dozen Killed in Texas Church by Gunman
The killer used a military-style assault rifle, a Ruger’s AR-15, and was clad in a ballistic (bullet-proof) vest.
59 Dead, Over 500 Injured in Las Vegas Mass Shooting
The shooter maximized his killing ability by using easily accessible weapons that allow the firing of hundreds of rounds in minutes.
Estranged Husband Kills Wife and 7 Others at Cookout in Texas
Gunman kills eight at party with multiple automatic weapons.
Orlando Nightclub Shooter Used High Capacity Magazines
The killer in Orlando was able to fire 200 bullets in the first 20 minutes of his rampage, which ultimately killed 49 people and wounded 53 others.
San Bernadino Killers Used High Capacity Magazines
Clearly intent on killing as many people as possible, the killers used semiautomatic weapons, had thousands of rounds of ammunition, and high capacity magazines.
Sandy Hook Elementary Gunman Used High Capacity Magazines
High capacity magazines enabled the shooter to fire 154 rounds in less than 5 minutes.