On the recordSeptember 24, 2019
My proposal would be to do what Australia did, which would be to have a buyback period to allow people... to use their weapons at a shooting range or a hunting club.
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congress.govEric Swalwell: “My proposal would be to do what Australia did, which would be to have a buyback period to allow people... to use their…”
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Swalwell suggests a buyback program for assault weapons similar to Australia's approach.
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