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All sales of AR-15 has been banned

On Tuesday, Washington state Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a ban on sales of semiautomatic rifles, including the popular AR-15, making it the 10th state in the U.S. to do so. The signing ceremony, held in the ornate State Reception Room, was closed to the public due to security concerns. Surrounded by lawmakers and supporters of the legislation, Governor Inslee declared that "these weapons of war, assault weapons, have no reason other than mass murder. Their only purpose is to kill humans as rapidly as possible in large numbers."

The new law is aimed at high-powered rifles that have been used in some of the deadliest mass shootings in the country. In addition to the ban, Governor Inslee signed two other significant gun control measures. The first imposes a 10-day waiting period for all gun purchases, while the second holds gun manufacturers liable for negligent sales.

The move comes amidst a nationwide debate on gun control following a spate of mass shootings in recent years. Supporters of the ban argue that it will help prevent future tragedies and save lives. However, opponents believe that the new laws infringe on the Second Amendment right to bear arms and will not effectively address the root causes of gun violence.

Washington's ban on semiautomatic rifles is the latest in a series of state-level gun control measures that have been enacted in response to mass shootings. While it remains to be seen whether these laws will have a significant impact on reducing gun violence, they represent a growing trend towards greater regulation of firearms in the United States.
 

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