Why would you make such a statement if not to deny that AR-15s ARE Assault Rifles in reality, as the Afghan War Vet testified to...our military trains with such weapons in 'semiautomatic' mode in order to be sure of killing their enemy...the Vet said clearly that no civilian should be using an Assault Rifle...his words...
“People who say they need an AR for hunting or home defense often don’t understand the weapon’s ballistics or overpenetration,” he said. “ARs cause horrific damage to humans; that’s why the military developed them.” He continued: “If you want to shoot an AR so bad, please feel free to join the fight against ISIS in the military.”...do you have combat experience that counters his position?
I've also shown you and everyone else the video in a previous link that shows active duty Marines training in semiautomatic mode...I've also researched other vets saying how they literally 'NEVER' used automatic mode in combat...it's all about the ammunition, high capacity magazine and gun design...stop the sales of these weapons immediately, and offer buybacks for those already purchased...as well as penalties for non-compliance.
At the same time that is going on, we set to work on legislation that addresses access to such weapons, including the mental health actions needed.