Gun Rights Demonstrators Square Off With Gun Grabbers In Delaware

By Tom Knighton

AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File

A contentious set of gun control proposals has hit the floor in Delaware, and now activists on both sides are digging in for the coming fight. That digging in started with rallies in Dover.

At the same time:

Backers and opponents of gun control held dueling rallies Wednesday to highlight proposed legislation that would require individuals to obtain a permit before purchasing a firearm, prohibit dozens of guns deemed “assault weapons” and forbid magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds.

To protest a planned news conference by Democratic officials and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, supporters of gun rights began gathering on Legislative Mall more than two hours before the event was scheduled to start.

By the time gun control advocates convened on the east steps of Legislative Hall, a crowd of around 150 people stood nearby, mad and loud.

Chanting “We will not comply” and “Not one inch,” they drowned out the speakers at the news conference on occasion.

Many of the protesters carried signs or wore apparel proclaiming their displeasure with the bills and they ignored several requests by speakers (including Sen. Dave …Read the Rest

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