weapon bans
Outlawed firearm categories
Weapon bans are laws or policies prohibiting the possession, sale, or manufacture of specific weapons.
The term most often refers to gun control measures targeting particular firearm types: The assault weapons ban expired in 2004.
Bans may also cover knives, explosives, or chemical agents.
Debates over weapon bans center on public safety versus individual rights.
- firearmsWeapons using explosive propulsion
- assaultViolent offensive act
- riflesLong-barreled shoulder firearms
- handgunsSmall portable firearms
- gun controlFirearm ownership restrictions
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Constitutional weapon ownership guarantee
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