News 12 Staff

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Jan 31, 2024, 7:26 AM

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Local law enforcement and state lawmakers are urging the renewal of a key federal gun control law.

The law, signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, makes it illegal to manufacture or possess firearms undetectable by metal detectors or X-ray machines.

It also mandates that every gun must contain 4 ounces of metal.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D) is among the lawmakers calling for its renewal. The law is set to expire on March 8.