Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he is 'open' to ban on assault weapons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he is "open" to a ban on assault weapons.

He made the comment on CNN's State of the Union.

Kinzinger says his position on a federal ban on AR-15 rifles has changed in the wake of the Texas mass shooting.

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Specifically, Kinzinger said he would support requiring extra training or licenses to purchase assault weapons.