ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN HAS EXPIRED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

As of September 13, 2004, the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban(officially named the "Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994) has expired. This means that private citizens can in fact own domestically produced semiautomatic assault weapons and high capacity (more than 10 round) magazines, so long as there is no state law prohibiting either of the aforementioned items.  There is no state law in Texas prohibiting such items. Per the ATF memo, "LEO marked" weapons and magazines have no legal bearing and "may be disregarded." Keep in mind that the 1989 Imported Assault Weapons Ban is still in effect.  This means that semiautomatic assault weapons manufactured outside of the United States are still banned.  Also, Stiker-12, USAS-12, and Streetsweeper shotguns are still ruled as Destructive Devices and are still subject to NFA registration. We thank the hard work and support of the pro-gun lobby, the private citzens who kept pressure on elected officials, and the politicians that prevented this law from being extended. Here are the links below: Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Assault Weapons Ban. Official ATF Memo stating the Assault Weapons Ban is over. or if you prefer the .pdf version of the memo, click here.

ASSOCIATED LINKS: LAW ENFORCEMENT PURCHASERS: Click here to view an example of a police demonstration letter. Click here to view an example of a Law Enforcement "Official Use" Letter. Click here to view an example of a Federal Excise Tax Exemption Form. Click here to view an example of a "Law Enforcement Only" armor piercing ammunition letter.