Recent Examples on the WebThe man later pleaded guilty to misdemeanors including violating the order to hand over the gun, not storing the gun safely and possessing an assault weapon; the gun had been modified in such a way it was considered an assault rifle under California law.—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024 Two studies show the exception was the Mexican state of Baja California, right across the border with California, which had kept its state-level assault weapons ban in place.—Topher L. McDougal, The Conversation, 20 May 2024 The rifle, which is classified as an assault weapon, and its ammunition are banned in Maryland, police said.—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2024 Innes, who was initially charged with murder, pleaded guilty Wednesday to the manslaughter count, as well as a felony count of possessing an assault weapon and an allegation of using a dangerous weapon in the slaying.—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for assault weapon
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