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Denver’s ban predates even the 1994 federal assault weapons ban that Congressmembers foolishly let expire in 2004.
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Neither the government’s evidence nor that from the Haitian police, including an AR-15 style assault weapon borrowed from the parallel Haiti investigation, can be trusted, lawyers for each of the defendants told jurors.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
In June 1993, Looney provided a crucial vote on a bill to ban assault weapons that passed the Senate after an 18-18 tie.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Davis faces state felony charges of possessing an assault weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and having a firearm after a prior juvenile conviction.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Neither the government’s evidence nor that from the Haitian police, including an AR-15 style assault weapon borrowed from the parallel Haiti investigation, can be trusted, lawyers for each of the defendants told jurors.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
In June 1993, Looney provided a crucial vote on a bill to ban assault weapons that passed the Senate after an 18-18 tie.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Davis faces state felony charges of possessing an assault weapon, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and having a firearm after a prior juvenile conviction.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Assault weapon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assault%20weapon. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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