By Tyler Briggs
Olean Times Herald
Gun owners in the area could feel the impact of several anti-gun bills that have passed through the Assembly, including the possible ban of .50 caliber firearms.
The summary for Assembly bill 3211A, sponsored by State Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington, outlaws all .50 caliber firearms and larger weapons.
According to the proposed legislation, “The .50 caliber weapon is one of the most dangerous weapons in the U.S. military’s arsenal. These weapons are used for long-range tactical assassinations and assaults in the U.S. military.
“These weapons of war are readily available on the Internet and in gun stores,” the bill reads. “Investigators found that some of these weapons ended up in the hands of domestic and international terrorist organizations, religious cults, international drug traffickers, and violent criminals. These weapons serve absolutely no legitimate non-military purpose.
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