Gun Market Unsure of Ban's Impact

By Peter Overby

Published September 13, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

The lifting of the ban on assault weapons has left more than a few potential gun buyers and even gun sellers uncertain about the practical effect. NPR's Peter Overby reports.

Peter Overby

Peter Overby has covered Washington power, money, and influence since a foresighted NPR editor created the beat in 1994.

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