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The Legacy of California's Assault Weapons Ban

The Legacy of California's Assault Weapons Ban

California has some of the toughest gun restrictions in the country, including an assault weapons ban, which was passed in 1989. Former Assemblyman Mike Roos, who wrote the law, talks about why it remains at the heart of the state's debate over how to regulate guns.

Fifth & Mission

June 3, 202222m 58s

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California has some of the toughest gun restrictions in the country, including an assault weapons ban, which was passed in 1989. The law remains at the heart of the state's debate over how to regulate guns. Host Cecilia Lei speaks with one of the ban's co-authors, former California Assemblyman Mike Roos, to discuss the legacy of the law in light of the most recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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