Thursday, March 1, 2007

St. Paul approves ban on display of real-looking replica guns

(So kids just see guns and they become criminals! Good idea - ban TV and Hollywood too! - How stupid can politicians get? - Unlimited stupidity?)

ST. PAUL - The City Council on Wednesday approved a ban on the public display of real-looking replica guns.

Council member Lee Helgen proposed the ban because of a recent increase in juveniles carrying airsoft guns. A public hearing was held on the ordinance last week, but nobody testified against it. Breaking the ban is a misdemeanor.

A representative of the gun industry said it was "common sense" not to display fake guns that look real.

The guns must now be painted a bright color to make it easier for police and others to identify them.

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