Leonidas Raptakis Rhode Island State Senator | 2025 SHOT Show TV Interview

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Jake McGuigan, NSSF’s Managing Director for Government Relations, State Affairs, meets with Democratic Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas Raptakis who emphasizes his strong support for the Second Amendment, having voted against all six anti-gun bills in a predominantly Democratic legislature. He criticizes the focus on restricting gun ownership rather than addressing crime and advocates for stricter penalties for crimes involving stolen firearms. He expresses concern over proposed “assault weapon” bans and highlights the economic impact of firearm manufacturers relocating to more Second Amendment-friendly states.

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