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Washington State Assault Weapons Bill Would Ban All AR-15 and AK-47 Rifles.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mansoor, Sanya 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a proposed assault weapons ban in Washington State that would prohibit the sale and manufacture of all AR-15 and AK-47 rifles, along with other semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The legislation, which has passed the state house with support from Democrats and Governor Jay Inslee, aims to address concerns over mass shootings, with data indicating that 85% of fatalities in such incidents involved assault weapons. However, legal experts suggest that the bill may face challenges in court due to recent Supreme Court rulings that impose strict constitutional standards on gun regulations. The article highlights the ongoing debate between gun control advocates and rights supporters regarding the definition and regulation of assault weapons. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Time.com. 2023/03, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163623177
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