Assault-style weapons, civilian versions of military firearms, are highly contentious in the U.S. gun control debate. Although their legal ownership has persisted for over two decades, numerous states have implemented bans against them. Surveys indicate that while 63% of Americans support a ban, there has been a decline in favor from both gun owners and non-gun owners. Historical precedents exist for their regulation, such as the 1994 federal ban that expired in 2004, after which these weapons were involved in many mass shootings.
Assault-style weapons, also known as modern sporting rifles, have become a focal point in the U.S. gun control debate, with growing public concern and state-level regulations.
Survey results show a declining support for assault weapon bans, with only 37% of gun owners in favor now, down from 48% in 2017.
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