西弗吉尼亚州立法者提出一项法案,允许居民在州警察局购买机关枪,这引起了法律和安全方面的关切。 West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to let residents buy machine guns at state police stations, sparking legal and safety concerns.

西弗吉尼亚州参议员推进了SB 1071号议案,允许居民通过新的公共辩护办公室在州警察局购买机关枪。 West Virginia senators advanced SB 1071, a bill allowing residents to purchase machine guns at state police stations through a new Office of Public Defense. 这项立法得到支持者的支持,他们援引第二修正案权利和联邦漏洞,要求进行背景调查,并通过销售费为该方案提供资金。 The legislation, backed by supporters citing Second Amendment rights and a federal loophole, requires background checks and would fund the program through sales fees. 批评者警告说,它可能违反联邦法律,有可能受到联邦起诉,使执法工作处于法律危险之中。 Critics warn it may violate federal law, risk federal prosecution, and place law enforcement in legal jeopardy. 该法案面临重大的法律不确定性,已提请参议院财务委员会进一步审查。 The bill faces significant legal uncertainty and moves to the Senate Finance Committee for further review.