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Originally Posted by Bwanajim
Please tell us exactly what a “assault weapon is“ and how it’s different from other firearms. I await your reply.
QUOTE=Taltarzac725;2214001]Would you allow homeowners to plant land mines, use grenades, flamethrowers, etc. to protect themselves? Probably not as they could easily blow themselves up or burn their homes down.
Flamethrowers, grenades, land mines are for warfare as also are assault weapons of various kinds.
A ban of some weapons meant for battlefields would at least cut down the flow of these into some areas and into some hands. Red flag laws and close monitoring of those with mental illness by friends, co-workers, and family could also help.
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Please tell us exactly what a “assault weapon is“ and how it’s different from other firearms. I await your reply.[/QUOTE]
An assault rifle is relatively light with a short barrel and a semi-automatic action with the capability to go full automatic. A key point is the cartridge used in the weapon. The cartridge must have a high velocity to cause bad wounds and ALSO to have a flat trajectory out to about 300 yds so it is easy for the soldier to use without changing sights or consulting a trajectory table. Also, the cartridge MUST have low recoil because most soldiers have problems with recoil and may flinch or jerk the trigger. So, high velocity and low recoil demand a 22 caliber cartridge and the .223 fits that bill. Also, the small caliber allows MORE ammo to be carried.