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Why an assault weapons ban can’t address America’s gun problem

Assault Weapons, Gun Control And Gun Rights
Posted on AllSides April 3rd, 2018
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There’s not much empirical weight behind the ban, although experts say it could reduce mass shooting deaths.

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