Austin, TX City Council attempts to bypass state law banning restrictions on firearm sales

Austin, TX semi-automatic rifle restrictions gun control

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The Austin City Council has directed the city manager to explore every option for reducing or prohibiting the sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles to individuals under the age of 21. The Council approved a resolution seeking a viable option for bypassing the Texas law which prevents municipalities from adapting state regulations on the sale and possession of firearms.

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Austin City Council passes resolution to try and raise age to purchase an AR-15 – The Daily Texan

Austin City Council approved a resolution Thursday that directs the city manager to “explore every option” to reduce or prohibit the sale of AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles to individuals under 21 — a ban that would be illegal under Texas state law. Texas law states that a municipality can not adapt state regulations on...

Austin City Council approves resolution to 'explore every option' of raising age to buy AR-15 style weapons | Fox News

The Austin City Council voted to approve a resolution that would allow the city explore plans to increase the minimum age to buy an AR-15 style weapon.

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