National Institute of Justice

Impacts of the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban 1994-1996

  • Academic
  • 2/1/1999
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View ContentImpacts of the 1994 Assault Weapon Ban 1994-1996

This study showed that the federal assault weapons ban resulted in a short-term decrease in illegal gun use.


Discussion Questions

If the assault weapons ban lowered criminal gun use, why has Congress not reinstated it?