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In reply to the discussion: A Revealing In-Person Demonstration Of What 32 Shots In 16 Seconds Means [View all]jjewell
(618 posts)26. Serious question...
I know the difference between a "clip" and a "magazine". I also know the difference between an automatic weapon and
a semi-automatic weapon. What I'd like to know is this: Is there any discernable difference between a "semi automatic rifle" and an "assault rifle", or are the terms synonymous?
I know that an AK-47 and an AR-15 are both termed "assault rifles" and "assault weapons" as well as "semi automatic rifles", but are there any semi-automatic rifles that do not fall under the terminology of "assault weapon/ assault weapon"? If so, could you please name one?
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A Revealing In-Person Demonstration Of What 32 Shots In 16 Seconds Means [View all]
Playinghardball
Feb 2013
OP
And if he's carrying a bunch of grenades, you need them also. At least the playing field is even.
uppityperson
Feb 2013
#38
No worse than pretending the 2nd Amendment is only about private gun ownership.
baldguy
Feb 2013
#21