It accomplishes fewer people dying.
Maryland has seen a decline in gun violence since the enactment of a series of laws aimed at curbing access to dangerous weapons.
And no, it doesn’t just ban a “style” of rifle. The law does ban specific models, but also defines what makes a gun an assault weapon. If a gun has the features outlined in the law, it’s considered an assault weapon, regardless of the style.
You can read the text of the law here:
Then you haven’t read the law.
Here:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2013RS/bills/sb/sb0623f.pdf