Quote Originally Posted by netdog
Exactly, notice no clear definition of assault rifle exists even in that wiki.

Then there's the definition the supposed assault weapons ban used, which in reality didn't define a weapon at all, and didn't actually ban a single weapon.
I used to believe assault weapons are unnecessary and should be banned, then a gun owning friend showed me how easily gun manufacturers and buyers can get around just about all of these silly gun laws. Silly laws such as removing the pistol grip from an AK-47, or not allowing 30 round magazines. You can legally own an AK-47, detachable pistol grip, and 30 round magazine, you just can't have them connected to the gun. (maybe the 30 round clip is illegal to own come to think of it, but I'm sure a lot of people still have them)

Does this make any sense? No, and most gun owners ignore these laws but still remain peaceful, law abiding citizens. So my attitude is that I would rather have law abiding citizens free to arm themselves as much as criminals can. Criminals arm themselves so they can one-up the general public, so if we don't allow them that ability to one-up their targets, you take away their confidence to commit criminal activities.

I often joke with my friend that when China invades, I'm heading over to his house. I'm not afraid of my friend because he owns guns, I've known him all my life and know he would never use them for anything other than self defense, but mostly he just enjoys it as a hobby. If every law abiding citizen owned a gun, criminals would think twice before breaking into someone's house, or robbing a convenient store. Assault weapons are important because that gives our law abiding citizens better accuracy.