The U.S. Once Had A Ban On Assault Weapons — Why Did It Expire? - NPR

Summary

This article discusses the history and expiration of the federal "Assault Weapons Ban" in the United States. The ban, enacted in 1994, expired in 2004 due to a sunset clause, and Congress has not renewed it. Gun owners should care as this ban significantly restricted the sale and manufacture of certain firearms and magazines for a decade, and its potential reintroduction remains a constant threat.