Does anybody remember the '94 AWB timeline?

[85win]

Does anybody remember the specifics of and the timeline of the '94 AWB? It was too long ago for me to remember, but I have some questions:

What precipitated it? How long did it take to pass and how much time did gun owners have to prepare for it? In other words was there a grace period after the law was signed and if so for how long? I am mainly wanting to know to be ready for a worst case scenario and because I am wanting to buy some supplies that would be banned if one or more of the bills pass. I cannot buy right now though, because of finances and because of all the company backlogs.

 

[CoRoMo]

What precipitated it?

See here...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_Crime_Control_and_Law_Enforcement_Act
Following the 101 California Street shootings, the 1993 Waco Siege, and other high-profile instances of violent crime...

How long did it take to pass...

It was introduced into the House on October 26, 1993, signed into law on September 13, 1994.

 

[Prince Yamato]

It wasn't a smooth process and it barely passed. It had bi-partisan support and even Ronald Reagan came out in favor of it. It also wasn't a bill by itself. It was attached to a much larger crime bill that included good pro law enforcement measures and expanded punishments for criminals.

 

[garyvale]

All I remember is that there was plenty of time for me to stock up on high capacity magazines... when I could find them, before the ban went into effect.... seemed like 6 months or so. I remember the manufacturers where churning them out like crazy before the ban went into effect, and the LGS could sell (at a premium) what ever they had in stock.

What happened before really doesn't tell you a thing about what could happen this time. Keep a positive attitude, write your representatives and support the NRA, GOA or whatever organization you believe will support your 2nd Amendment rights.