A term created for the 1994 "Assault Weapons Ban," which banned firearms based on appearance, brand name, and features not related to firearm function. A proper definition of this word requires the entire 1994 act, so feel free to look it up.
History:
The term "assault weapon" has no industry or military definition. It was created to give a single name to all of the firearms politicians wanted to ban in 1994. Opponents of the 1994 ban refer to it more accurately as the "Semi-Auto" ban.
The term "assault weapon" has no industry or military definition. It was created to give a single name to all of the firearms politicians wanted to ban in 1994. Opponents of the 1994 ban refer to it more accurately as the "Semi-Auto" ban.
by ed July 26, 2004
Any firewarm that is made out to look scary so that banning the civilian posession of it will appear politically correct to hypocritical sycophants who think that only governments and criminals should have guns and that fascist police states that arbitrarily massacre their own citizens are the best thing since sliced bread.
by Lior Bar-On June 16, 2004
*A firearm that is full-auto and capable of firing multiple rounds by holding the trigger.
*Apparently, a firearm that looks "menacing", or equipped with cool add-ons. Generally considered by the NRA as "an emotional response from gun-violence". On a related note, ALL shotguns are considered "assault weapons".
*Apparently, a firearm that looks "menacing", or equipped with cool add-ons. Generally considered by the NRA as "an emotional response from gun-violence". On a related note, ALL shotguns are considered "assault weapons".
"My Mossberg has compensators on the muzzle. I guess that makes it an assault weapon. Oh wait. It already is."
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by Dave February 27, 2005
A broad term usually used by the left to describe all guns, or more specifically guns that are modern and have black coloring to them. This can also be influenced by gun attachments.
by The-Virginity-Expert July 17, 2018
Assault Weapon- (n) noun
Any semi-automatic firearm, due to modification or malfunction and not repaired, that fires more than once when the trigger is pulled and released once.
Revolvers and shotguns are not assault weapons. BB, pellet, and paintball guns are not firearms according to the ATF.
Any semi-automatic firearm, due to modification or malfunction and not repaired, that fires more than once when the trigger is pulled and released once.
Revolvers and shotguns are not assault weapons. BB, pellet, and paintball guns are not firearms according to the ATF.
AR-15 is not an assault weapon. AR stands for the trade name brand Armalite Rifle.
AR-15 with a bumpstock would be an assault weapon.
M16A2 and M4 are assault weapons. They have the option for safe, semi, and burst. Burst option fires 2-3 times when the trigger is pulled once.
Machine Guns are not assault weapons. They are designed with a high fire rate when the trigger is pulled.
AR-15 with a bumpstock would be an assault weapon.
M16A2 and M4 are assault weapons. They have the option for safe, semi, and burst. Burst option fires 2-3 times when the trigger is pulled once.
Machine Guns are not assault weapons. They are designed with a high fire rate when the trigger is pulled.
by Benjamin Gunsmith June 28, 2021
Weapons in a variety of ways, including the all popular Assault Rifle. However other weapons exsist.
Usually used to describe weapons that auto-fire, a full automatic weapon.
Usually used to describe weapons that auto-fire, a full automatic weapon.
Assault Rifle
Uzi
Ak-47
Metal Knuckles
Taser
Mace
Switchblade
Butterfly Knife
Condoms during rape(INEXSISTANT)
Dildos
One of those Fucking Machines yo find being sold an ebay by sum old bitch.
Ducks
Cat
Pillowcase
Uzi
Ak-47
Metal Knuckles
Taser
Mace
Switchblade
Butterfly Knife
Condoms during rape(INEXSISTANT)
Dildos
One of those Fucking Machines yo find being sold an ebay by sum old bitch.
Ducks
Cat
Pillowcase
by W/e March 15, 2005
by MR. THICC October 21, 2020