Date: March 22, 1996
Subject: Assault Weapons Ban Repeal
Description: Passage of the bill to repeal the ban on certain semiautomatic so-called "assualt"-style weapons and eliminate the prohibition on selling or manufacturing such guns. The bill also repeals the ban on large-capacity ammunition feeding devices and any combination of parts that could be assembled into a large-capacity ammunition feeding device; requires mandatory minimum prison sentences for committing violent crimes with certain firearms and increases penalties for subsequent offenses; and directs the Justice Department to set up a program enhancing prosecution of violent criminals who use firearms.
Result: Bill Passed, 239-173
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