Bans on "Assault" Weapons Do Not Reduce Crime

Bans on “Assault” Weapons Do Not Reduce Crime

Tags: Free Markets, Law, Protectionism and Free Trade, The Police State

11/30/2022 Benjamin Williams

Biden wants to roll out yet another “assault” weapons ban. Supporters claim it will reduce crime, but it will do no such thing.

Original Article: “Bans on “Assault” Weapons Do Not Reduce Crime”

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