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Democrats Push Nationwide for Semiautomatic Weapon Ban

3/12/2026

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Democrats nationwide push to ban semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Minnesota state Senator Matt Klein introduced a bill to ban certain firearms and require police inspections of weapon storage.
Critics argue the measure infringes Second Amendment rights and cite Supreme Court rulings on individual gun ownership.
The legislation is part of a broader push for stricter gun regulations and prompts calls for the Supreme Court to clarify rights.

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Democrats nationwide push to ban semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Minnesota state Senator Matt Klein introduced a bill to ban certain firearms and require police inspections of weapon storage.
Critics argue the measure infringes Second Amendment rights and cite Supreme Court rulings on individual gun ownership.
The legislation is part of a broader push for stricter gun regulations and prompts calls for the Supreme Court to clarify rights.