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California
> Year ban first went into effect: 1989
> Assault weapon restrictions: Possession, manufacture, sale, gifting, transport, import
> Exceptions to ban: Lawful ownership of weapon prior to ban and subsequent registration
> Assault weapon definitions: Specific models and firearms with one or more specific features
> Types of banned assault weapons: Rifles, shotguns, and pistols
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Connecticut
> Year ban first went into effect: 1993, expanded in 2013
> Assault weapon restrictions: Possession, sale, gifting, transport, import
> Exceptions to ban: Lawful ownership of weapon prior to bans with certification
> Assault weapon definitions: Specific models and firearms with one or more specific features
> Types of banned assault weapons: Rifles, shotguns, and pistols
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Delaware
> Year ban first went into effect: 2022
> Assault weapon restrictions: Possession, manufacture, sale, transfer, receipt
> Exceptions to ban: Lawful ownership prior to June 20, 2022, transfer to family member
> Assault weapon definitions: Specific models and firearms with one or more specific features
> Types of banned assault weapons: Rifles, shotguns, and pistols
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Hawaii
> Year ban first went into effect: 1992
> Assault weapon restrictions: Possession, manufacture, sale or other transfer, barter, trade, gift or acquisition
> Exceptions to ban: Lawful ownership prior to July 1, 1992 and subsequent registration
> Assault weapon definitions: Firearms with two or more specific features
> Types of banned assault weapons: Pistols only
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Illinois
> Year ban goes into effect: 2023
> Assault weapon restrictions: Possession, manufacture, sale, purchase
> Exceptions to ban: Lawful ownership prior to ban and registration before Jan. 1, 2024
> Assault weapon definitions: Specific models and firearms with some specific features
> Types of banned assault weapons: Rifles, shotguns, and pistols
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