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In reply to the discussion: Handgun type used on Sikhs is mass shooting weapon of choice [View all]sweetapogee
(1,216 posts)the assault weapons ban included handgun magazines that exceeded 12 rounds. I have a few 15 round magazines that are stamped right on them that they are not legal for private use. This of course went away when the AWB was reversed.
The number of rounds in a magazine is not the only determining factor on how fast a shooter can send bullets down range. I would rather have my 12 shot DA SA than my 15 shot DA only as it takes a lot of effort to pull that trigger 15 times. My 12 shot is also a lot more accurate in SA mode.
Another poster mentioned the capacity of an AR15, standard magazine capacity is 30 rounds. At .80 cents a round it costs $24.00 to empty a magazine.
As others have said, a lot of Dem's changed their voting habits when the AWB was passed.