assault weapon
Military-style rifle
Assault weapon is a political and legal term for semiautomatic firearms with features associated with military weapons—detachable magazines, pistol grips, folding stocks, or barrel shrouds.
The term emerged in gun control debates and varies by jurisdiction; what qualifies depends on which law you're reading.
Critics argue the category is cosmetic rather than functional, since the weapons fire no differently than other semiautomatics.
Not to be confused with assault rifle, which refers specifically to selective-fire military weapons capable of fully automatic fire.
Multi-victim gun attack
- rampageViolent, destructive outburst
- casualtyPerson harmed in disaster
- victimOne harmed by another
- fatalityDeath from accident
wound · trauma · gunfire · shooter · attack · massacre · carnage · bloodshed
Semiautomatic civilian rifle
- AK-47Soviet automatic rifle
- M16U.S. military rifle
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
- automaticOperating without intervention
rifle · carbine · magazine · ammunition · caliber · barrel · trigger · stock
Prolonged public disagreement
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- Second AmendmentConstitutional gun rights clause
- gun rightsFreedom to own firearms
gun control · NRA · advocacy · rhetoric · public opinion · mass shooting · school shooting · self-defense
Limitations on action
- controlAuthority to direct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
monitoring · prohibitions · limitations · background check · waiting period · licensing · permit · red flag law
Official restriction on something
- billAmount owed, written
- statuteEnacted written rule
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- actDeed or performance
ordinance · amendment · provision · senate · loophole · sunset clause · definition · classification
Armed hostile engagement
- tacticalStrategically planned
- infantryGround combat troops
- arsenalStockpile of munitions
- munitionMilitary weapon or projectile
battalion · platoon · service rifle · selective fire · standard issue · military-grade · battlefield · warfare
mass shooting
Multi-victim gun attack
fatality · wound · trauma · gunfire · shooter · attack · massacre · carnage · bloodshed · death toll
AR-15
Semiautomatic civilian rifle
- AK-47Soviet automatic rifle
- M16U.S. military rifle
- semiautomaticFires once, self-reloads
automatic · rifle · carbine · magazine · ammunition · caliber · barrel · trigger · stock · sight
controversy
Prolonged public disagreement
- polarizationSeparation into opposing extremes
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
- Second AmendmentConstitutional gun rights clause
gun rights · gun control · NRA · advocacy · rhetoric · public opinion · mass shooting · school shooting · self-defense · militia
restrictions
Limitations on action
- controlAuthority to direct
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
oversight · monitoring · prohibitions · limitations · background check · waiting period · licensing · permit · red flag law · buyback
ban
Official restriction on something
act · ordinance · amendment · provision · senate · loophole · sunset clause · definition · classification · ATF
combat
Armed hostile engagement
munition · battalion · platoon · service rifle · selective fire · standard issue · military-grade · battlefield · warfare · deployment
assault weaponharmless
Causing no injury
non-lethal weapon · safe · toy gun · water pistol · cap gun
assault weapondefensive weapon
shield · body armor · protective gear · medical equipment · first aid kit
assault weaponhunting rifle
Gun for pursuing game
bolt-action rifle · muzzleloader · target pistol · double-barrel shotgun · deer rifle
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