Reply #126: This is an assault weapon

[Jackson1999]

Nutmeg, ignore the other post about something being converted into an auto gun. I can't be done, or is so difficult and expensive it is easier to build one from scratch.

Basically, an "assault weapon" as defined by law is a semi-auto rifle that has at least 2 of these features.

pistol grip
baynet lug
collapsable stock
grenade launcher mount. (note, grenade launchers are NOT available.)

The guns themselves are the same as any other semi-auto rifle. The problems is that they just look scary. The are actually less powerfull than many other weapons.

An "assault rifle" is a one that can fire fully auto. These have been tightly controlled for some time.

The confusion is intentional. When the first AWB passed, most people thought they were banning machine guns. this is not the case.