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3.1. Criminal Use of Assault Weapons
Numerous studies have examined the use of AWs in crime prior to the federal ban. The definition of AWs varied across the studies and did not always correspond exactly to that of the 1994 law (in part because a number of the studies were done prior to 1994). In general, however, the studies appeared to focus on various semiautomatics with detachable magazines and military-style features. According to these accounts, AWs typically accounted for up to 3.1. Criminal Use of Assault Weapons Numerous studies have examined the use of AWs in crime prior to the federal ban. The definition of AWs varied across the studies and did not always correspond exactly to that of the 1994 law (in part because a number of the studies were done prior to 1994). In general, however, the studies appeared to focus on various semiautomatics with detachable magazines and military-style features. According to these accounts, AWs typically accounted for up to 8% of guns used in crime, depending on the specific AW definition and data source used (e.g., see Beck et al., 1993; Hargarten et al., 1996; Hutson et al., 1994; 1995; McGonigal et al., 1993; New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 1994; Roth and Koper, 1997, Chapters 2, 5, 6; Zawitz, 1995). A compilation of 38 sources indicated that AWs accounted for 2% of crime guns on average (Kleck, 1997, pp.112, 141-143). of guns used in crime, depending on the specific AW definition and data source used (e.g., see Beck et al., 1993; Hargarten et al., 1996; Hutson et al., 1994; 1995; McGonigal et al., 1993; New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 1994; Roth and Koper, 1997, Chapters 2, 5, 6; Zawitz, 1995). A compilation of 38 sources indicated that AWs accounted for 2% of crime guns on average (Kleck, 1997, pp.112, 141-143).
National Institute of Justice Assessment of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and Gun Violence 1994-2003
Originally posted by Screwed
reply to post by ADVISOR
Once you FULLY understand the agenda, all becomes clear.
The guns WILL be taken away from us because the agenda MUST carry forward.
Where is the vehicle ban? Where is the binge drinking ban
That is like saying, don't blame all cops because of one bad apple, or just because blah blah
Originally posted by ADVISOR
Yup...
I agree with every one of you, what really crazy, is the same people against guns right now. Will be the very ones crying for protection, and asking why we don't have a more robust self defense options.
We can always have these moments to point out to them, as a reminder.
Originally posted by Zarniwoop
reply to post by Superhans
If you run over to your neighbor's house to protect them with your gun, how do you understand the context of the situation or their desire for your protection?
Disclaimer: I'm not in favor of banning guns, but your post looks like spam chain mail... pass it on.
Its a joke, not a bullet. Don't take it so hard.