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In reply to the discussion: A different way of defining what an assault weapon is [View all]Kaleva
(40,038 posts)36. Your arguing in circles isn't going to be effective on me.
        You stated earlier that you believe the term is used to disparage modern designs. You have to admit that my proposed definition doesn't do that. Wouldn't it make sense to adapt a definition that addresses your main complaint about how the term is used?"
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        Simpler: Any semiauto centerfire rifle or brace-equipped-pistol capable of accepting detachable mags
        JoeStuckInOH
        Oct 2017
        #4
      
        
        Same way Machine Guns can be Short barreled rifles without dual registration.
        JoeStuckInOH
        Oct 2017
        #12
      
        
        My definition (or post content) suggests banning nothing. It's just a definition.
        JoeStuckInOH
        Oct 2017
        #21
      
        
        Most every term in relation to guns is well understood except for assault weapons
        Kaleva
        Oct 2017
        #31
      
        
        Have you considered why that term is misunderstood and ill-defined?
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Oct 2017
        #33
      
        
        re: "Wouldn't it make sense to adapt a definition that addresses your main complaint...
        discntnt_irny_srcsm
        Oct 2017
        #37
      
        
        "Simple, short, easy." And impossible. But by all means try for your 'Prohibition 3.0'
        friendly_iconoclast
        Nov 2017
        #44
      
  