Abstract
In the United States, the debate between individuals who support stricter gun control legislation and those who support the right to freely bear arms is intense and divisive. The aim of this paper is to determine the key issues of the gun control debate in regards to the legalization and use of assault weapons, an issue that is particularly important due to the recent questions regarding the current assault weapons ban and legislation in the United States. This paper will assess the legal question of banning assault weapons, and will also assess the risks and the benefits of banning ...