Trump ally Pirro threatens jail for anyone bringing a gun into D.C.:
Many GOP members have shifted their tone on gun control after Alex Pretti's death.
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Gun Rights Debate Intensifies in Washington D.C.Following Alex Pretti's death, Trump allies threaten jail for guns in D.C., highlighting deep GOP divisions on firearm laws.
- Jeanine Pirro announced that bringing a gun into Washington D.C. will lead to jail time.
- Many Republicans have adjusted their stance on gun control after the fatal shooting of legally armed Alex Pretti.
- Local laws in D.C. ban registration of AR-15-style rifles, effectively prohibiting civilian ownership.
- Some GOP members and Second Amendment advocates oppose the tougher rhetoric, defending Pretti's constitutional rights.
You bring a gun into this district, count on going to jail.— Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney and Trump ally, warned on Fox News on Monday.
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