Rifle ban signed by governor
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday signed into law a gun control measure restricting the sale and ownership of a powerful rifle critics said might be used by terrorists.
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The California measure adds .50-caliber BMG rifles to the state’s list of so-called assault weapons and bans the sale of .50 BMG ammunition. Those who already own the rifles would be required to register with the state.Schwarzenegger, a Republican, is on record as a gun control advocate although he had not publicly taken an early position on Koretz’s measure.
The governor did not elaborate on why he signed the bill or on the timing of his signature, and his press office declined to comment.
Law enforcement officials had pushed for strict regulation of the military-grade rifles, saying that, because they can hit targets more than a mile away with precision, they could pose a threat in the hands of terrorists aiming at airplanes or oil refineries.
Gun rights advocates said the rifles were used by enthusiasts for target practice and have never been used to commit crimes in the state.
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