> The term "assault weapon" usually indicates larger magazines and higher rate of fire than firearms that are typically used for self defense or sport. This is

> The term "assault weapon" usually indicates larger magazines and higher rate of fire than firearms that are typically used for self defense or sport. This is incorrect. An "assault weapon" is semi-automatic and it has no intrinsic rate of fire. The National Firearms Act of 1934 already regulates automatic firearms at the federal level. The definition of an assault weapon varies by state, but usually comes down to cosmetic and minor features such as a pistol grip, a shrouded barrel, a folding stock, a threaded barrel, etc...