High Capacity Magazine Ban Heads to Governor

By On March 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, KRCC News, Legal, Legal Affairs, Public Safety

One of the most controversial Democratic gun bills at the statehouse is heading to the Governor for his signature. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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