Assault Weapons Are Legally Banned in These 10 States

"Researchers are examining gun-control policies in the wake of a church shooting in Minnesota. They found evidence that some legislation, like assault-style weapon bans and high-capacity magazine limits, can reduce certain types of firearm deaths. For example, states with stricter laws tend to see fewer gun fatalities, and red-flag laws and child-access safe-storage laws are associated with reductions in suicides and accidental shootings. At the same time, because laws vary significantly by state, researchers struggle to isolate the independent impact"

"The increasing popularity of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) in the United States has sparked strong debates about gun control and public safety. Between 2013 and 2022, over 32.9 million MSRs were manufactured in the U.S. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reported that nearly 70% of MSRs in circulation since 1990 were sold in just the past 10 years. MSRs are civilian firearms built on the platform of military rifles, like the AR-15 or AK-47."

"Using data compiled by Giffords Law Center, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 states that have banned assault-style weapons. In addition to regulating assault weapons, the 10 states on this list have all imposed a range of restrictions that widely expand on federal gun control policy. Across these states, additional firearm regulations include universal background checks, mandatory waiting periods, high-capacity magazine bans, and permit and licensing"

Evidence indicates several gun-control policies correlate with reductions in firearm deaths, including assault-style weapon bans, high-capacity magazine limits, red-flag laws, and child-access safe-storage laws. Significant state-by-state variation in laws complicates efforts to isolate each policy's independent impact, and cross-border movement of weapons limits state-level effectiveness. Modern sporting rifles (MSRs) have become increasingly prevalent: over 32.9 million were manufactured in the U.S. between 2013 and 2022, and nearly 70% of MSRs in circulation since 1990 were sold in the past decade. Multiple states have banned assault-style weapons and layered additional restrictions such as universal background checks, waiting periods, and permit or licensing requirements.

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