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  2. Roberti–Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 - Wikipedia

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    The Roberti–Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 (AWCA) is a California law that bans the ownership and transfer of over 50 specific brands and models of firearms, which were classified as assault weapons. Most were rifles, but some were pistols and shotguns. The law was amended in 1999 to classify assault weapons by features of the firearm.

  3. Kasler v. Lockyer - Wikipedia

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    Effective January 1, 2001, all firearms listed on the Assault Weapons Control Act (AWCA), with the addition of more AR and AK-style weapons, were deemed illegal Assault Weapons and were required to be registered, deactivated, or turned in to the state. [1] Kasler v. Lockyer, S069522 (Superior Court of Sacramento County June 29, 2000).

  4. Gun laws in California - Wikipedia

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    Location of California in the United States. Gun laws in California regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of California in the United States. [1] [2] The gun laws of California are some of the most restrictive in the United States. A five-year Firearm Safety Certificate, obtained by paying a $25 fee ...

  5. Federal judge again rules that California's ban on assault ...

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    California first restricted assault weapons in 1989, with multiple updates to the law since then. Assault weapons as defined by the law are more dangerous than other firearms and are ...

  6. Will latest Supreme Court decision affect California bans on ...

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    Among the laws Friday's decision could affect are California's bans on assault-style weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines, both of which are facing legal challenges in the U.S. 9th ...

  7. Federal judge finds California’s 1989 assault weapons ban ...

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    A federal judge ruled Thursday that California’s ban on assault weapons violates the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez cited the Supreme Court’s ruling against a New York gun ...

  8. Assault weapons legislation in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Although it is commonly referred to as an assault weapons ban, New Jersey's law actually uses the term "assault firearm" to define banned and regulated guns. Among the list of firearms identified as 'assault firearms' are the Colt AR-15, AK variants and all 'M1 Carbine Type' variants. Some New Jersey gun advocates have called its laws "draconian".

  9. Oh hold: Ruling that overturned California assault weapons ban

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    California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who had appealed against the decision to overturn the ban, said the state's assault weapons laws would remain in effect while appellate proceedings continue.