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New York Passes Broad Gun Control Bill Amid Debate
The measure bans military style weapons, limits magazines to seven rounds, expands background checks for bullets, and creates a mental health and ownership database. It allows existing owners to keep rifles but requires a one year registration. Leaders tout safety while opponents warn of rights infringement and false security.
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Newtown
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New York
Joseph Lentol
Brooklyn
Richard Aborn
Citizens Crime Commission of
New York City
Cuomo
National Rifle Association
NRA
Barack Obama
State Senate
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