Mike Levin: “In 1994 I supported legislation which President Clinton signed into law banning the production of certain semiautomatic…”

“In 1994 I supported legislation which President Clinton signed into law banning the production of certain semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. The 1994 law banned a list of 19 specific weapons as well as a number of other weapons incorporating certain design characteristics such as pistol grips, folding stocks, bayonet mounts, and flash suppressors. The 1994 assault weapons ban prohibited the manufacture of semiautomatic weapons that incorporate at least two of these military features and accept a detachable magazine. Pre-existing military-style semiautomatic weapons were not banned. This law is scheduled to sunset on September 13, 2004. Earlier this year, Senator Feinstein introduced the Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize this important piece of gun safety legislation. I am a cosponsor of this bill because I believe it is critical that we keep these weapons off the streets and out of our communities. Senator Feinstein's bill also includes a provision that would ban the importation of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.”