Failure of the Assault Weapons Ban

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Diana G

 

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November 9, 2012

 

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University

 

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While the frequency of "drive-by bayonettings" dropped dramatically, the sale of true assault weapons did not. Common shotguns and deer rifles were being pulled from the shelves because of a pistol grip or folding stock while rifles capable of firing 30 high velocity rounds in 30 seconds were being sold in unrestricted amounts because they did not have the banned cosmetic aspects...
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This fact alone made the ban ineffective. Along with its lack of effect on banning true assault weapons, the ban also failed to address the issue of illegal gun activity. The Congressional Record, 13 September 1990 states that a group of over 100,000 police officers delivered a message to Congress stating that only 2% to 3% of crimes are committed using a so-called assault weapon...
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