[11Bush]

a ban on private ownership of fully automatic firearms for civilians

Not quibbling here, but if I am able to obtain a Class 3, find the weapon that I want to purchase (even at the inflated price), and but it. They are not banned.

Over regulated, yes. Anti 2nd, yes. Wrong headed, yes.

Banned, no.

[GrandEagle]

Not quibbling here
(Smiling) OK, I'll not "quibble" either. Try and buy one manufactured or imported after 1987. They are banned for civillian purchase period. Much like the so called "assault weapons" are "banned" if manufactured after the bills enactment date.
Maybe I could have been more technically accurate by saying "Fully automatic firearms manufactured or imported after 1987 are banned for civilian purchase".
(Still smiling)