@Applesauce

"what's a machine gun then, or a fully automatic gun?
why should semi auto fall in the same category?
If they are so similar by classification why are full auto so heavily regulated or banned?
does this seem logical to you?

the term is meaningless because it's too broad and incorrectly used.  it's a dishonest and bs phrase.  the broad definition which is practically all inclusive is only useful in bans, confiscations and does absolutely nothing to prevent murder and crime.

Assault weapon is a non-technical term referring to any broad category of firearms with certain features. Assault weapons include some semi-automatic rifle, some pistols and some shotguns."

Why don't you address your statements to the Merriam Webster website? 

And the Wikipedia website?


https://www.merriam-webster.com/contact-us

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