The bill makes exceptions for those who already own one of those rifles.
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
HARRISBURG (KDKA) — State Rep. Ed Gainey wants a state ban on high-capacity, semi-automatic rifles.
READ MORE: Man Became Trapped In A Chimney While Allegedly Attempting To Enter A HomeHe is behind a bill to ban buying, transferring, building or using that type of weapon.
READ MORE: Pittsburgh Weather: Snowfall Starts This AfternoonGainey points to the use of guns like the AR-15 in many mass shootings, including the Tree of Life massacre.
MORE NEWS: Live Winter Storm Tracker: Snow Now Expected To Reach 6-12 Inches In PittsburghThe bill makes exceptions for those who already own one of those rifles.
