Gun owners quickly plan protests in wake of Healey’s ‘copycat’ crackdown

STATE HOUSE — Attorney General Maura Healey's announcement Wednesday that she would step up enforcement of the state's assault weapons ban, focusing on what she described as "copycat" guns, swiftly generated backlash from gun owners, dealers and activists who are viewing the move as an attack on their rights. Protests outside the State House are planned for Thursday and Saturday, with organizers describing Healey's actions as unconstitutional. Less than 24 hours after her announcement, more tha

STATE HOUSE — Attorney General Maura Healey's announcement Wednesday that she would step up enforcement of the state's assault weapons ban, focusing on what she described as "copycat" guns, swiftly generated backlash from gun owners, dealers and activists who are viewing the move as an attack on their rights. Protests outside the State House are planned for Thursday and Saturday, with organizers describing Healey's actions as unconstitutional. Less than 24 hours after her announcement, more tha…