Why is the AR-15 not considered an assault weapon?

Why is the AR-15 not considered an assault weapon?

Because “assault weapon” is a fakey made-up nonsense term that means whatever liberals want it to mean. What the “assault weapon” ban actually banned was certain cosmetic features common to guns like the AR-15. It did not actually ban the AR-15. This version of the AR-15 was made illegal by the “assault weapons” ban:

Should the AR-15 be banned?

Banning the AR-15 is disarming the civilian population, which actually increases the likelihood that an innocent will die to gun violence. A criminal will still have their gun. They aren’t going to listen to police or whoever comes to their house to collect their firearms.

What are “assault weapons” bans?

Look at the actual text of “assault weapons” bans, and you’ll see that this is the case. They almost always concern semi-automatic rifles (not automatic rifles) that have some scary-looking components such as pistol grips, barrel shrouds, flash-hiders, or adjustable stocks.

Why is the AR-15 so unpopular in the US?

Several reasons. First, the AR15 is not an automatic, it is a semiautomatic. Second, the AR15 is not an assault rifle, as it has no selective fire options. Third, we have this thing called the Second Amendment that slows that process.

The “assault” is supposed to be used for those things specifically designed for military type assaults, but has been misused to scare you. AR-15’s are not designed for this, and are not any more an assault weapon than your laptop. The military uses the M-16, and variants of it.

Is the car variant of the AR-15 a real gun?

Technically, the US military fielded rifles designated “AR-15” on a testing basis in Vietnam. There were multiple versions of the AR-15 tested, including the CAR variant. Every variant tested was select-fire, making it distinct from the civilian AR-15 we know.

Which AR-15’s do not have and don’t need?

Which AR-15’s do not have and do not need, because they are not assault rifles. They may look similar, but are very different. Many things are modeled after military items because they look cool. Camo, Jeeps, even HumVees. And just like the AR-15, the items offered on the civilian market are not military.

Why does the military use an AR-15 instead of an M16?

The military uses the M-16, and variants of it. They are assault weapons, designed specifically for the military, for assaults. Key feature being the capacity to fire multiple projectiles (bullets) with a single trigger pull. Which AR-15’s do not have and do not need, because they are not assault rifles.