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Nonetheless, the presence of automatic weapons – and Mexico’s homicide rate – has spiraled since 2005, following the expiration of the U.S. ban on assault weapons, experts say.
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Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2025
According to Brady United, during the 10-year period the federal assault weapons ban was in effect, mass shooting fatalities were 70% less likely to occur.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
In the aftermath of the shooting, Illinois passed an assault weapons ban.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Residents of the small and tranquil beach community of Carmel-by-the-Sea were rattled Friday afternoon when a man armed with an assault weapon was shot and killed by police after being spotted strolling through the streets, according to news reports.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2025
According to Brady United, during the 10-year period the federal assault weapons ban was in effect, mass shooting fatalities were 70% less likely to occur.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
In the aftermath of the shooting, Illinois passed an assault weapons ban.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Residents of the small and tranquil beach community of Carmel-by-the-Sea were rattled Friday afternoon when a man armed with an assault weapon was shot and killed by police after being spotted strolling through the streets, according to news reports.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Assault weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assault%20weapon. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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