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It has to do with the 2nd Amendment "The right to bear arms". Guns don't kill people, people kill people
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The ban on so-called "assault weapons" was allowed to expire and was not renewed because only a tiny fraction of "assault weapons" were ever used in the commission of a crime.
The definition of "assault weapon" was fuzzy and unclear; two rifles could have very minor cosmetic differences, and yet one might qualify as an "assault weapon" while the other rifle might not. There was no functional difference; both semi-automatic rifles, firing the same caliber bullet, but one with a black plastic stock and one with a wooden stock, or the presence or absence of a barrel shroud, would be regulated differently.
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Did Mitt Romney ban assault weapons in Massachusetts?
Mitt Romney does not have the authority to unilaterally ban assault weapons.
Did the assault weapons ban work?
The assault weapons ban worked in that it reduced the number of crimes committed with the banned guns, but it did not reduce crime overall.
What group lobbied to let the Federal Assault Weapons Ban expire without renewal?
The group that lobbied to let the Federal Assault Weapons ban expire without renewal was the National Rife Association. President Bush let the ban expire.
When did assault rifle ban start?
The Federal Assault Weapons ban came into effect on the 13th September 1994. The law expired on the 13th September 2004. Some states still have a similar ban in effect.
Can president ban assault weapons by executive order?
No, this would require legislation from Congress. This is because currently there is no law banning assault weapons for an executive order to clarify the scope of.
If an assault weapons ban is passed how will the government deal with the millions that already own them?
They'll usually make them hand the weapons over for a refund of what you spent for it
What are the release dates for 60 Minutes - 1968 What Assault Weapons Ban Summer Camp Tom Daschle Is Missing 27-21?
60 Minutes - 1968 What Assault Weapons Ban Summer Camp Tom Daschle Is Missing 27-21 was released on: USA: 5 February 1995
What are Joe Biden lies?
Joe Biden lies when he says gun control laws stop crime. Also, the so called assault weapons ban he wrote as part of the Biden Crime Bill is all lies as these weapons never were assault weapons and statistically are used very minimally in crimes. Matter of fact, the BATFE top 10 guns used in crime do not even include a single weapon listed in Bidens assault weapons ban.
What president signed the Assault weapons ban?
The Assault Weapons Ban was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on September 13, 1994. The legislation prohibited the manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines. It was part of a larger crime bill and aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States. The ban expired in 2004 and has not been renewed.
Did Clinton decrease handgun regulations while in office?
Not hardly. He increased gun regulations. Most noticeably, the 1994 assault weapons ban.
How many assault weapons in America?
The exact number of assault weapons in America is difficult to determine due to varying definitions of what constitutes an "assault weapon" and the lack of comprehensive tracking. Estimates suggest there may be millions of such firearms in civilian hands, particularly since the Federal Assault Weapons Ban expired in 2004, which allowed for their continued sale. The number can vary widely based on state regulations and definitions. Overall, the prevalence of these weapons remains a significant topic of debate in discussions about gun control and public safety.
Is an SKS considered an assault rifle?
No, neither by the true definition, nor the BATFE definition. The SKS with the detachable AK magazine, however, is covered by California's so-called assault weapons ban. Anti-gun journalists and politicians do have a tendency to (incorrectly) refer to it as an assault weapon, however.
