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Under a 10-year prohibition enacted in 1994 which expired on Monday, certain powerful military-style assault weapons were outlawed, as were high-capacity ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
Kerry, who said he was a lifelong hunter and has portrayed himself as an avid outdoorsman to appeal to more conservative voters, pledged to uphold the Constitution's Second Amendment allowing Americans to bear arms.
Under a 10-year prohibition enacted in 1994 which expired on Monday, certain powerful military-style assault weapons were outlawed, as were high-capacity ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds.
Kerry, who said he was a lifelong hunter and has portrayed himself as an avid outdoorsman to appeal to more conservative voters, pledged to uphold the Constitution's Second Amendment allowing Americans to bear arms.