A policy restricting specific semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, the assault weapons ban aims to reduce mass shooting casualties. It functions by prohibiting the sale and transfer of defined military-style weapons. Proponents argue it benefits public safety, law enforcement, and communities by limiting access to particularly lethal tools, while opponents cite Second Amendment concerns. Its effectiveness remains a contentious, data-driven debate.
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