Assault Weapons: What is Their Legality and Impact? (Blog)
Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun. Research suggests that banning assault…, The definition of an “assault weapon” varies under federal and state laws but generally refers to a semiautomatic weapon, sometimes with one or two…, The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban had several limitations: It did not apply to all assault weapons but banned 19 specified semiautomatic…, While it is hard to measure the full impact of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, banning assault weapons can prevent mass shooting injuries and…, The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the proliferation of semiautomatic weapons in the US is a major health and safety…