Democrats push 'assault weapon' ban in new gun control bill

Feinstein and Cicilline referenced the Dayton, Ohio, shooting that left nine people dead in 2019

The bill would ban the sale, manufacture, transfer, and importation of more than 200 "military-style assault weapons" identified by name, although owners would be allowed to keep existing weapons. The bill would also require background checks on any future purchases, trades or gifting of an assault weapon included in the bill. Feinstein and Cicilline referenced the Dayton, Ohio, shooting that left nine people dead in 2019. The shooter had a 100-round magazine.