The Assault Weapons Ban, enacted in 1994 under President Bill Clinton, aimed to curb the proliferation of military-style semi-automatic firearms in civilian hands. The legislation specifically targeted the sale and possession of certain firearms with detachable magazines and a range of cosmetic features associated with military firearms. Advocates argued that these weapons posed an undue risk to public safety due to their rapid fire rates and capacity for high-capacity magazines. The ban represented a significant step towards mitigating the potential harm posed by firearms that were designed for military use.
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