Defining “Assault Weapons”

[livingston]

Defining “Assault Weapons”
Attempts to regulate “assault weapons” will be futile as long as the term lacks a clear definition.

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Responsible regulation requires accurate definition. For example, when we discuss regulations for “handguns,” everyone understands the type of gun at issue. In contrast, “assault weapon” has no fixed meaning. Unlike handguns, “assault weapons” have no common characteristics.

Different pieces of legislation purporting to address “assault weapons” have variously covered the following types of arms:
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[Carlos Hathcock]

Dems defining "assualt weapons" is like me directing an open heart surgery.

 

[GOYABEAN]

What ever definition they come up with would be just like the words assault weapons it's a made up term might as well believe in unicorns and leprechauns with a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow
I drive an assault 93 Chevy suburban weapon see where I'm going

 

[speedkills27]

What ever definition they come up with would be just like the words assault weapons it's a made up term might as well believe in unicorns and leprechauns with a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow
I drive an assault 93 Chevy suburban weapon see where I'm going

They're building the frame work of prohibition by controlling the language. Once they have established the term and defined it the legally, its real, regardless if we feel its accurate or not.

 

[GOYABEAN]

They're building the frame work of prohibition by controlling the language. Once they have established the term and defined it the legally, its real, regardless if we feel its accurate or not.

First have them build the wall because I feel assaulted without it