After weeks of inaction by state lawmakers, city leaders say they're stepping up to do something about school shootings.

At Wednesday's meeting, the St. Paul City Council introduced a proposal to ban assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines within city limits.

"We have to do something," said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter.

Carter is joining St. Paul city council members to propose an ordinance they say would strengthen their ability to address gun violence.

"What we're saying isn't that you can't make, sell or own an assault rifle. What we're saying is don't carry it down Grand Avenue," said Carter.

But their proposal faces a key conflict.

"They can't do that," said Rob Doar of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. "It's a violation of state law for any local government to ena

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