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Chris Murphy: “The notion that innocent, law-abiding citizens will use an assault weapon or high-capacity firearm to protect themselves…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
The notion that innocent, law-abiding citizens will use an assault weapon or high-capacity firearm to protect themselves is not our experience.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy argues against the idea that civilians need assault weapons for self-defense.

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