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Gun Violence in America: A Cultural History

Historical Blindness

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The California Assault Weapons Ban Was Not the End of the World

In 19 94, a federal assault weapons band was passed along with the violent crime control and law enforcement act of that year. In two thousand four it was not renewed. The ban appears to have had a measurable effect on gun violence. Critics contend there is no proof of causation,. but this instead proves that it was, if flawed, still working.

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