Yeah, oof. They’re probably just confused by “assault rifle/assault weapon” and bought an AR-15 or something (in which case, imo this new gun owner is obligated to spend some time learning more about guns). But even if that’s true, saying “I just bought an assault rifle last week” is going to get some attention from whichever agencies in DC are monitoring Lemmy lol
AR-15 rifles also covers select fire variants. The original AR-15 made by Eugene Stoner was select fire only. The assault rifle/assault weapon distinction is functionally meaningless, and really only applies to the military. Oh, you’ll get fudds that will claim otherwise, but they’re also the ones claiming that a 1911 is the best gun ever because “TwO WorLD wARs!”.
The original AR-15 made by Eugene Stoner was select fire only
Sure, but that’s not the one people are buying today. I’d bet this is another case of someone mistakenly believing that the AR stands for assault rifle.
The assault rifle/assault weapon distinction is functionally meaningless, and really only applies to the military.
I disagree. Assault rifle has one standard legal definition at the federal level. It’s functional in that it makes select fire guns effectively illegal for your average citizen. Assault weapon can apply to nearly anything because has been defined by a multitude of varying laws in different states and municipalities mostly targeting aesthetic features.
Say hi to the ATF for me lol
Yeah, oof. They’re probably just confused by “assault rifle/assault weapon” and bought an AR-15 or something (in which case, imo this new gun owner is obligated to spend some time learning more about guns). But even if that’s true, saying “I just bought an assault rifle last week” is going to get some attention from whichever agencies in DC are monitoring Lemmy lol
AR-15 rifles also covers select fire variants. The original AR-15 made by Eugene Stoner was select fire only. The assault rifle/assault weapon distinction is functionally meaningless, and really only applies to the military. Oh, you’ll get fudds that will claim otherwise, but they’re also the ones claiming that a 1911 is the best gun ever because “TwO WorLD wARs!”.
No, the 1911 is the best because it fits in the hand. #singlestackgang. Also because it’s “cool” and pretty darn reliable.
Sure, but that’s not the one people are buying today. I’d bet this is another case of someone mistakenly believing that the AR stands for assault rifle.
I disagree. Assault rifle has one standard legal definition at the federal level. It’s functional in that it makes select fire guns effectively illegal for your average citizen. Assault weapon can apply to nearly anything because has been defined by a multitude of varying laws in different states and municipalities mostly targeting aesthetic features.
…like the ATF