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In reply to the discussion: In which I remind DU that the assault weapons ban doesn't do what you think it does [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)I've worked on the Hill and K street and I can read Senator-ese, for the most part. The relevant points are:
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
120 specifically-named firearms;
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one or more military characteristics; and
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds.
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test;
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test; and
Banning firearms with thumbhole stocks and bullet buttons to address attempts to work around prior bans.
Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
This as it stands is actually pretty specific if you're familiar with the 94 law.