Michael J. Klein

Michael J. Klein is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at New York University. As a trauma surgeon at the highest-volume trauma center in Manhattan, his top priorities are to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective care to the sick and injured. He works with his team to not only ensure their readiness to react when disasters strike, but also to prevent them before they happen through research, injury prevention outreach programs and education.

Almost three decades ago, bipartisan support in Congress helped push through a federal assault weapons ban in 1994. It stayed in effect for 10 years before expiring in 2004. Here's a look at what the data shows about its effectiveness during that period.
By Michael J. Klein
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