The big lie here , is that during the Klinton ban, it only prohibited new manufacture of high cap mags and semi-autos. It never banned the possession, buying, or selling of hi-cap mags or semi-auto weapons with the “evil” look .
Under the Clinton ban I was able to by a Vepr K w/ 4 30rnd mags, an FN-FAL, ST-58 version with 4 20rnd mags and a Springfield M-1A also with 2 20rnd mags.
But a few months ago I tried to order a pellet gun online and was denied. Go figure.