Biden Says He’s ‘Determined’ to Renew ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban

President Joe Biden speaks during an event commemorating the passage of the Safer Communities Act at the White House in Washington on July 11, 2022. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images

President Joe Biden on Monday said he wants to implement a new ban on “assault weapons” as he touted the Safer Communities Act at the White House.

“We’re living in a country awash in weapons of war,” Biden said, apparently referring to AR-15-style rifles. “What is the rationale for these weapons outside war zones?”