The proposals introduced in City Council include a ban on assault weapons, a ban on accessories, ammunition and weapon modifications

A letter has been issued threatening to sue the city of Pittsburgh as city leaders push for gun control. Allegheny County Sportsmen's League and Firearm Owners Against Crimes warned City Council and the mayor Monday that if the proposal passes, they will take legal action. Read a portion of the letter sent to the city below: "In the event Pittsburgh enacts these proposed unlawul ordinances, ACSL and FOAC are prepared to take legal action against the City, which will result in substantial additional burdens on the taxpayers..."The proposals introduced in City Council include a ban on assault weapons, a ban on accessories, ammunition and weapon modifications.Rules that would allow courts to temporarily prohibit someone from having guns if the person shows a significant danger were also proposed.

A letter has been issued threatening to sue the city of Pittsburgh as city leaders push for gun control.

Allegheny County Sportsmen's League and Firearm Owners Against Crimes warned City Council and the mayor Monday that if the proposal passes, they will take legal action.

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Read a portion of the letter sent to the city below:

"In the event Pittsburgh enacts these proposed unlawul ordinances, ACSL and FOAC are prepared to take legal action against the City, which will result in substantial additional burdens on the taxpayers..."



The proposals introduced in City Council include a ban on assault weapons, a ban on accessories, ammunition and weapon modifications.

Rules that would allow courts to temporarily prohibit someone from having guns if the person shows a significant danger were also proposed.