Gun ban would protect more than 2,200 firearms

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press • This undated evidence photo shows the Ruger Mini–14 used in the deadly 1986 Miami bank robbery shootout that left two FBI agents dead and five others injured. New models of this firearm that have folding stocks and pistol grips would be banned under proposed gun contro...

WASHINGTON—Congress’ latest crack at a new assault weapons ban would protect more than 2,200 specific firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle that is nearly identical to one of the guns used in the bloodiest shootout in FBI history.

One model of that firear...

Published: 02/17/2013