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Originally Posted by Razor
Let's use precise terms precisely. Was that SKS capable of fully automatic fire? Unless it was a really neat variant of the standard model, it was a battle rifle, not an assault rifle. We have to resist the temptation to become lazy and let "scare-speak" slip into our common vocabulary.
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My apologies Razor, it was not fully automatic, and while I would agree with you that an SKS it actually a battle rifle, I refer to it as an assault rifle because in the context of FBI gun statistics it would be considered one, also because the Dims/left are going to try ban them as such as their definition of an assault rifle was in 94,
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Semi-automatic rifles able to accept detachable magazines and two or more of the following: Folding stock, pistol grip, Bayonet mount, Flash suppressor, or threaded barrel designed to accommodate one, Grenade launcher (more precisely, a muzzle device which enables the launching or firing of rifle grenades)
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And is now as of their 07 attempt for an assault weapons ban,
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L) A semiautomatic rifle or shotgun originally designed for military or law enforcement use, or a firearm based on the design of such a firearm, that is not particularly suitable for sporting purposes, as determined by the Attorney General.
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I don’t in any way agree with that definition, but the Dims are saying that these weapons are killing babies and destroying civilization and as such I can and will refute their assertions with the truth backed by my personal experiences. In reality these weapons are rarely used illegally, it does happen but as a very tiny fraction of overall gun crime. I would further suggest if no one had access to these weapons the crimes that were committed still would have been just with another gun.
Just my .02