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23. the problem is the definition of "military style"

There is no set definition, no agreed upon standard. Every law is different and the weapons they ban/allow are radically different depending on how the law is written.

Why is a semi-automatic "hunting rifle" a-ok but if you stick a pistol grip on it its now a military weapon. Why are handguns ok? Aren't they used by the military? What about the pump action shotgun- the essence of a home defense gun is also present in many military arsenals. The fallacy here is the belief that all military weapons are designed for one single purpose- to kill as many people as possible as fast as possible- essentially they are all designed with a machine gun in mind. That is not the case. A military sniper rifle is picked because of accuracy at long distance and its ability to drop a 150lb man. Why are those requirements any different from a deer hunter, who needs a weapon that is accurate at long distance and can drop a 150lb deer? The weapon that they choose will be almost identical in function and capability.

also just listen term "military style". why does the "style" matter? For example, when you think of a sports car you think of things like a BMW M3, Lamborghini, Ferrari etc. My mother owns an Acura TL with the sport package- It is a "sport style" car with many features that are common in sports car but it is by no means considered a sports car. The same is with many guns that are banned under this legislation. what makes an AR-15 functionally different from a Remington 7600? Nothing. Or a benelli M4 and an M3 with no stock? nothing.

And why do you need to ban these weapons if you limit the magazines? 10 rounds out of an AR-15 isn't any quicker than 10 rounds out of a semi-auto "hunting rifle".

It comes down to this, the ban itself makes no sense and worst of all its- its a farse. It's sole purpose is to move the goal post incrementally. My feeling is if you want to institute a strict gun control regime like they have in UK then come out and say it- don't lie to my face and say its not about handgun bans and prohibition of self defense weapons- because it is.