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Some lawmakers seek more gun control, GOP senator wants less
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Sen. Durr acknowledges his proposals have no chance in Democratic-controlled Legislature
Sen. Ed Durr recently introduced bills that would lessen some gun restrictions in New Jersey, including a measure that would eliminate the 30-day waiting period for handgun purchases. Durr (R-Gloucester), who said current laws end up punishing law-abiding citizens and not criminals, said he knows his bills have no chance of advancing in a Democratic-controlled Legislature.
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Some lawmakers seek more gun control, GOP senator wants less
Clip: 5/24/2022 | 4m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
Sen. Ed Durr recently introduced bills that would lessen some gun restrictions in New Jersey, including a measure that would eliminate the 30-day waiting period for handgun purchases. Durr (R-Gloucester), who said current laws end up punishing law-abiding citizens and not criminals, said he knows his bills have no chance of advancing in a Democratic-controlled Legislature.
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