Rep. Sarbanes Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) voted to reinstate the assault weapons ban, a crucial step to reduce the incidence of gun violence tragedies across the country.
Assault weapons have been used in eight of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in recent American history. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of restricting these dangerous weapons; when they were banned from 1994 . . .
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) voted to reinstate the assault weapons ban, a crucial step to reduce the incidence of gun violence tragedies across the country.
Assault weapons have been used in eight of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in recent American history. Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of restricting these dangerous weapons; when they were banned from 1994 . . .