Rhode Island Looks To BAN Magazines TOMORROW

This video discusses Rhode Island House Bill 5155, which proposes to criminalize the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds. The bill is scheduled for a hearing on April 25, 2017. The speaker urges Rhode Island residents and gun owners nationwide to contact their representatives to oppose the bill, emphasizing that the Second Amendment is not solely for hunting or sport but for citizen defense against potential tyranny. The bill outlines a 120-day grace period for existing owners to sell, move out of state, or surrender prohibited magazines.

Quick Summary

Rhode Island House Bill 5155 proposes to ban magazines capable of accepting more than 10 rounds, with a hearing scheduled for April 25, 2017. Existing owners have 120 days to comply by selling, moving, or surrendering prohibited magazines. The video urges immediate action by contacting representatives.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Urgent Call to Action: Rhode Island Magazine Ban
  2. 00:20House Bill 5155: The Proposed Magazine Ban
  3. 00:34Bill Summary: Criminalizing >10 Round Magazines
  4. 01:04Impact on Gun Owners: Increased Risk
  5. 01:22How to Contact Your Representative
  6. 01:55Hearing Scheduled for Tomorrow, April 25, 2017
  7. 02:20Options for Existing Magazine Owners
  8. 02:58Legislation as a Game of Chip Away
  9. 03:19The True Purpose of the Second Amendment
  10. 03:54Make Your Voice Heard: Calls and Emails
  11. 04:16Final Plea: Forward and Act Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhode Island House Bill 5155 proposing?

Rhode Island House Bill 5155 aims to criminalize the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale, or transfer of any ammunition feeding device capable of accepting more than 10 rounds. This effectively targets standard capacity magazines.

When is the hearing for Rhode Island's magazine ban bill?

The hearing for Rhode Island House Bill 5155 is scheduled for tomorrow, April 25, 2017. Gun owners are urged to contact their representatives immediately to voice their opposition.

What are the options for Rhode Island residents who currently own magazines with more than 10 rounds?

If House Bill 5155 passes, existing owners would have 120 days to sell the magazines, move them out of the state, or surrender them to law enforcement.

Why is the Second Amendment important according to the video?

The video argues that the Second Amendment is in place so citizens can keep and bear arms to overthrow a tyrannical government, not solely for hunting or recreational shooting purposes.

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