HANDGUNS
Position In Brief:
The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island supports Legislative changes for use and ownership of handguns that would provide:
Mandatory safety and marksmanship training prior to purchase and regular checkups thereafter;
A title certificate requirement prior to purchase;
A uniform standard of need for purchase or carrying of handguns;
A minimum safety requirement for storage of handguns;
Enforcement of the mandatory reporting of the loss or theft of handguns;
No fault insurance to protect victims of handgun abuse;
License or requirements to purchase ammunition.
Position History:
1973
Issues:
League to which this content belongs:
Rhode Island