Congressman Bishop Supports Assault Weapons Ban

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Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported legislation to prevent the sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons. These weapons, along with high-capacity magazines, have been used far too many times in mass shootings that devastate families and communities and put our police at undue risk. Semi-automatic assault weapons were originally banned in 1994. During the ten-year period the ban was in effect, mass shooting fatalities significantly dropped.

"Semi-automatic assault weapons have no place on our nation's streets," said Congressman Bishop. "Although I am disappointed that the legislation does not include an exception for the control of feral hogs, which wreak havoc on public lands and farmlands in rural America, it nevertheless is a necessary step to protect our law enforcement officers and try to ensure Americans of all ages will not have to fear death and mayhem while attending school, religious services, and other public gatherings."

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