The Pittsburgh City Council voted to restrict assault weapons months after 11 people were shot and killed with an assault rifle and other guns at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue
The three bills restrict the use of assault weapons, extended magazines and armor piercing ammunition in public places within the city of Pittsburgh, and allow courts to temporarily take guns away from individuals deemed to pose a significant danger to themselves or others. "Today Pittsburgh took a stand to say enough is enough," city councilman Corey O'Connor told CNN. He said this"shows that the city of Pittsburgh is willing to fight to protect its residents.
Language has also been added to the red flag law that would hold guardians accountable if a minor obtained possession of a guardian's gun, he said. City councilwoman Erika Strassburger wrote in a statement she was"proud" to support the ordinances that"rein in the use of assault weapons and certain firearm accessories, protect Pittsburgh's children from the dangers of firearms," and"help address suicide.
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