Do assault weapons bans work?
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The Effects of the Gun Ban on Gun Violence
Most researchers now believe that the ban had probably mixed effects on gun violence. It may have reduced the use of assault weapons in gun crimes, but that seems to have been compensated for by other kinds of crimes. The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates there's about 20 million assault weapons in private hands right now. Their popularity has been rising since the ban was suspended and something like 20% of firearm owners own one now.
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