Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 http://www.fox17online.com/news/fox17-police-assault-rifle-recovered-from-bikeriding-teens-20120228,0,1715194.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wxmi-news+%28WXMI+-+News%29 but media...it NOT an 'assault rifle' GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The thing about it is they will just get a pat on the hands and the next time you hear about them they may have killed someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm pretty sure the reason they called it an assault rifle, on the news, is because the cop called it an assault rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm pretty sure the reason they called it an assault rifle, on the news, is because the cop called it an assault rifle. Talking Heads on the News just read the teleprompter and repeat it. The Cop doesn't know any better either. He probably was never in the U.S.Service. Say AK47 and everyone goes crazy. Just sayin' Big Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Talking Heads on the News just read the teleprompter and repeat it. The Cop doesn't know any better either. He probably was never in the U.S.Service. Say AK47 and everyone goes crazy. Just sayin' Big Jake Yeppers that be da truth GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 And then there's... "why schools require shirts to be tucked in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 At the end of the video the cop says it was an SKS. That is an assault rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 At the end of the video the cop says it was an SKS. That is an assault rifle. No sir, an SKS, in it's original form, is NOT an assault rifle... GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which expired on September 13, 2004, codified the definition of an assault weapon. It defined the rifle type of assault weapon as a semiautomatic firearm with the ability to accept a detachable magazine containing more than 10 rounds, and two or more of the following: Folding or telescoping stock Primary pistol grip Forward grip Threaded barrel (for a muzzle brake or a suppressor, commonly called a silencer) Barrel shroud The assault weapons ban did not restrict weapons capable of fully automatic fire, such as assault rifles and machine guns, which have been continuously and heavily regulated since the National Firearms Act of 1934 was passed. ...just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Basically an assault rifle uses an intermediate cartridge, capable of fully-auto, or select-fire. Though semi's sold to civilians, fall under the select single fire by each pull of trigger, and still qualify as an Assault rifle only because of configuration. (actually a misdemeanor, carbine would be more appropriate. Assault Rifle http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=assault%20rifle%20definition&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAssault_rifle&ei=e8tPT73BDcKCtgeux4yiDQ&usg=AFQjCNFbLFToJpf47DWesux2l2hzvQZH5A A sub machine gun, basically fires pistol ammo. You'll notice Auto-Ordnance calls their semi-auto Thompson's either pistols, or long gun. Definition of a submachine gun http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=submachinegun%20definition&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSubmachine_gun&ei=oM5PT_DiC8jftge6xrSgDQ&usg=AFQjCNH0FeAHbJx1fd3HFMpbIiW7QH_tzg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which expired on September 13, 2004, codified the definition of an assault weapon. It defined the rifle type of assault weapon as a semiautomatic firearm with the ability to accept a detachable magazine containing more than 10 rounds, and two or more of the following: Folding or telescoping stock Primary pistol grip Forward grip Threaded barrel (for a muzzle brake or a suppressor, commonly called a silencer) Barrel shroud The assault weapons ban did not restrict weapons capable of fully automatic fire, such as assault rifles and machine guns, which have been continuously and heavily regulated since the National Firearms Act of 1934 was passed. ...just saying... Again, an SKS, in it's original form, is NOT an Assault Rifle... In California it is only classified as an Assault Rifle IF it has a detachable magazine - page 29 (but my Ruger Mini-14 does too and it is not classified as an Assault Rifle - maybe the SKS is because of the folding bayonet???) http://oag.ca.gov/si...rms/awguide.pdf I read through this and don't even find the term 'assault rifle' or assault weapon' (please double check and correct me if I am wrong). This is the state where this happened. http://www.legislatu...ns/firearms.pdf and another good read: http://www.sff.net/people/sanders/ar.html GG ~ I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 You are correct in that originally AR15s, AK47s, etc. were not called Assault rifles, (again rifles, when actually because of barrel lenght, should be carbine). ATF made a ruling, and applied a name, "Assault rifle", with having certain things attached, how it was made, and used. They use intermediate cartridges, not rifle, not pistol ammo, bayonet lug, and also at the time when only select-fire was manufactured, hand grip, etc. A gave these the designation of "Assault firearms". Then when semi-auto's available to civilians came out, kept the name. When Colt first came out with the AR15 for civilians, they called it the AR15 Rifle, (I still have an original box which says Colt AR15 Rifle and caliber, etc.). And it was called for military "M16 weapon system", since many different configurations and etc. were set up, or being set up. But you are correct, originally these were not called assault weapons. Your Ruger Mini 14 is not classified for varies reason, not from original military design, does not have seperate handhold, bayonet lug, etc. As Oklahoma, and few other said, and besides, ATF calls and recognizes "Assault" rifles, and gives a definition to them. MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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