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Article: Annapolis lawmaker puts toy guns in cross hairs; Wants fake firearms outlawed, parents fined.(PAGE ONE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- June 18, 2003
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Byline: Judith Person, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
An Annapolis lawmaker wants to enact a law that would ban most toy guns in the city and fine parents whose children are caught playing with the toys outdoors.
Alderwoman Cynthia A. Carter, Democrat, said the law would ban all toy guns except for clear, brightly colored plastic guns. Mrs. Carter said the law also would give prosecutors more leverage against defendants who use toy guns to hold up banks or other establishments.
"If someone commits a felony with one, they will not only be charged with the crime but also with using a toy gun," said Mrs. Carter, who has been a member on the Annapolis City ...