The term “assault weapon” was a spin-off of the U.S. military’s definition of assault rifles. The U.S. Department of Defense has long defined assault rifles as fully automatic rifles used for military purposes.
Assault Weapons - The Classification, Definitions and Laws Regarding Assault Weapons
My take: i dont need OR want the government telling me what to do or how to live my life.
That is all.
Annnndddd. We should move off this subject before things capture MOD attention!!!