The Expiration of the 1994 U.S. Federal Assault Weapons Ban: A Critical Turning Point in Gun Control Policy

<p>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.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@americanpublicledger/the-expiration-of-the-1994-u-s-ccf3cf9fc86d"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>