High capacity magazines were never banned under the old AWB

[Kaleva]

Only the domestic production of new such magazines for sale to civilians was prohibited.

"Under the assault weapons ban, it was illegal to manufacture or sell new high-capacity magazines, defined as those that hold more than 10 rounds."

"Stores could legally only sell used high-capacity magazines at that time, and new magazines could not be manufactured."

http://www.salon.com/news/politics/war_room/2011/01/09/giffords_shooting_assault_weapons_ban

It should also be noted that the importation of high capacity magazines for sale to civilians was still legal during that time.

"Second, the legislation would close a loophole in the 1994 law, which
prohibits the domestic manufacture of high-capacity ammunition
magazines, but allows foreign companies to continue sending them to
this country by the millions."

http://feinstein.senate.gov/booklets/Assault_Book.pdf

[beevul]

1. Yep. Its true.

It was still offensive regulation, however.

[Historic NY]

2. That also why dealers were willing to buy up & replace police dept..

handguns by the thousands. Most were replaced with the 40 cal. from 9mm. at cut rate prices.

[Kaleva]

3. kicked