Recent Examples on the WebFor example, if Benitez strikes down the assault weapons ban, the state is expected to once again appeal the case to the 9th Circuit.—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 The house owned by Renner's family was among those targeted in a dramatic raid on Nov. 6, when police armed with assault weapons shut down Whitewing as officers executed search warrants at multiple homes.—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Republicans want to ban books and drag queens but not assault weapons.—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 Feb. 2024 Legislation to require safe gun storage, as well as universal background checks and a federal assault weapons ban, face uphill battles in a divided Congress.—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for assault weapon
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