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> The terms are confusing for a non-American. The terms are not confusing. "Assault rifle" is a technical term with a precise definition. How a gun looks doesn

• cromulent 8y ago
  > "Assault rifle" is a technical term with a precise definition. Maybe in your country. The Encyclopedia Britannica says: "assault rifles are distinguished by their high rate of automatic or semiautomatic fire...In those countries where assault rifles can be purchased in the civilian market, their sale is subject to various restrictions, such as the elimination of automatic action and of the capacity to fire high-performance military ammunition." So an assault rifle can be automatic or semiautomatic, and you may buy an assault rifle that has been modified to remove automatic action. Isn't that confusing? https://www.britannica.com/technology/small-arm#ref520660 https://www.britannica.com/technology/small-arm#ref520660