the ban was put in place over twenty years ago (4 victims, I believe)...this country would take that in a heartbeat...shows what effect strong pushback from government can do to the fringe elements of the populace...didn't need to remove all guns...just a fraction...and, of course the cessation of manufacturing/sales of those weapons to new buyers who might be impulsive shooters.
Here's some more analysis of mass shootings (see link)...lots of good info...worth reading...and here are the concluding remarks...
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Only through understanding the true nature of mass shootings can we begin to seek evidence-based solutions. Lawmakers should pass legislation requiring background checks on all firearm sales, temporarily removing firearms through Extreme Risk laws, keeping firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers, AND RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE, POSSESSION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES." (my emphasis)
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There's simply no good argument for keeping Assault Weapons and High Capacity Magazines on the market...let's stop the nonsense and ban them...NOW...along with Conor's list of other actions needed from the federal government.
Link: https://everytownresearch.org/maps/mass-shootings-in-america/