By Buckeye Reporter |
Aug 2, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris recently called for the renewal of the assault weapons ban, posting on X, “Congress must renew the assault weapons ban.” This demand aligns with ongoing efforts by gun control advocates to restrict modern sporting rifles (MSRs), such as AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles. Despite these efforts, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the expired 1994 ban did not reduce crime, and ownership of MSRs has surged.