Controversial Law Allows Auction of Louisville Shooter's AR-15.
TL;DR
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is calling for change in Kentucky law that would force authorities to send the assault rifle used in the recent mass shooting to auction, ensuring that it would be back in use again, despite its role in the tragedy. Greenberg is urging legislators in Kentucky to allow for more local control on issues like guns and public safety, saying autonomy is key to addressing the root cause. There have been 147 mass shootings in the U.S. this year alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
- An 'absurd' law will put the Louisville shooter's gun back on sale, mayor says NPR
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- AR-15 used in Louisville shooting will one day be auctioned off under law Insider
- Ky. law could allow murder weapon used in Louisville mass shooting to be auctioned off WKYT
- Louisville shooter’s AR-15 to be auctioned off and ‘back on the streets’ under state law AL.com
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