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In reply to the discussion: Assault Weapon Truth [View all]AtheistCrusader
(33,982 posts)21. Yes, as defined in the 1994 Comprehensive Assault Weapons Ban.
This is an inherently technical discussion on the firearms side, or at least, at some point in the policy discussion, the rubber language of the proposed policy has to meet the technical road upon which the laws are to be carried.
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on average, how many people do you think are killed every day with assault weapons in America?
loknar
Jan 2013
#3
I am NOT advocating for any law that keeps his gun legal. That's bullshit, and you know it.
lastlib
Jan 2013
#26
I think if we're talking about an AWB, it matters that his AR-15 wasn't an assault weapon
Recursion
Jan 2013
#13
If we're talking about a new AWB, it'll matter - they'll need to know how to expand the definition,
jmg257
Jan 2013
#17
Doesn't help them any, but if discussing possible policy changes, it's helpful to be accurate.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2013
#14
Are you a liberal Democrat? I see your anti-2A stance (not a good start). What else?
Eleanors38
Jan 2013
#29