Grenadier
09-11-2008, 12:38 PM
Looks like they're in the process of approving of semiautomatic pistols as well, instead of just revolvers:
http://www.examiner.com/a-1578585~DC_police_chief_concerned_about_House_gun_ bill.html
While debate continued on Capitol Hill (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Capitol_Hill.html), the D.C. Council (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Council_of_the_District_of_Columbia.html) was set to consider an amendment next week that would make key revisions to the city's temporary gun legislation - including allowing residents to own semiautomatic pistols, council member Phil Mendelson (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Phil_Mendelson.html) said.
Most semiautomatic weapons have been prohibited under a D.C. law that bans machine guns - broadly defined as any weapon that can shoot more than 12 rounds without reloading. Mendelson said the language would be changed, though specifics are still being worked out.
http://www.examiner.com/a-1578585~DC_police_chief_concerned_about_House_gun_ bill.html
While debate continued on Capitol Hill (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Capitol_Hill.html), the D.C. Council (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Council_of_the_District_of_Columbia.html) was set to consider an amendment next week that would make key revisions to the city's temporary gun legislation - including allowing residents to own semiautomatic pistols, council member Phil Mendelson (http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Phil_Mendelson.html) said.
Most semiautomatic weapons have been prohibited under a D.C. law that bans machine guns - broadly defined as any weapon that can shoot more than 12 rounds without reloading. Mendelson said the language would be changed, though specifics are still being worked out.