Feinstein will introduce assault weapons ban in Senate

[ManiacJoe]

115. You have fallen for the "assault weapon" trap.

You obviously have a good notion of what an assault rifle is. However, "assault weapon" and "assault rifle" are two different things. The name "assault weapon" was purposely chosen to confuse people into thinking about assault rifles when they hear the misleading term.

> bayonet lugs and collapsible stocks are red herrings.

Unfortunately, these items are at the core of the common definition of "assault weapon", as featured in the federal Assault Weapon Ban (AWB). The usual definition of "assault weapon" has nothing to do with the abilities of the rifle, only the cosmetic features.

> Now I can go to the store and buy a .223 caliber semi auto weapon _without_ a pistol
> grip or bayonet lug, and it is, frankly, still as lethal in my hands as my issue M4.

Good to see that you have a good understanding of the current problem with the AWB in all its forms.

> And isnt is illegal to hunt big game with a 223 caliber in most states anyway?

Most states allow it for the smaller game, like coyotes. A few allow it for the (smaller) white tail deer.