Months before an armed man targeted Donald Trump at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania, state lawmakers had proposed outlawing the type of rifle used in the assassination attempt. However, the legislation stalled without coming to a vote, reflecting the longstanding political divide in Pennsylvania on gun policy.
Despite the shooting at Trump's rally, which resulted in a fatality and injuries, the state's gun laws are unlikely to see significant changes. Pennsylvania has been at a standstill for years, lacking the necessary support to either strengthen or relax existing firearm laws.
