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U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley said today he would “have to say no” to a federal assault weapons ban at present, but suggested controls on high-capacity magazines might pass constitutional muster.
Overall, Grassley appeared open to considering legislation being prepared by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., saying he thinks it will be a “different sort of bill” than an assault weapons ban.
Asked about high-capacity magazines, he said, “I think that’s a whole different issue, that can maybe be dealt with without violating the 2nd Amendment, but I want to see the legislation,” he said. However, he stressed he wants to read Feinstein’s bill before he commits to supporting restrictions on ammunition.
The gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., last month reportedly had clips allowing 30 rounds to be fired without the need to reload.
Grassley made his comments during the taping of “Iowa Press” on Iowa Public Television. You can watch the show at 7:30 p.m. today or noon Sunday, or later on IPTV.org/iowapress.
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Overall, Grassley appeared open to considering legislation being prepared by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., saying he thinks it will be a “different sort of bill” than an assault weapons ban.
Asked about high-capacity magazines, he said, “I think that’s a whole different issue, that can maybe be dealt with without violating the 2nd Amendment, but I want to see the legislation,” he said. However, he stressed he wants to read Feinstein’s bill before he commits to supporting restrictions on ammunition.
The gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., last month reportedly had clips allowing 30 rounds to be fired without the need to reload.
Grassley made his comments during the taping of “Iowa Press” on Iowa Public Television. You can watch the show at 7:30 p.m. today or noon Sunday, or later on IPTV.org/iowapress.
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