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The short answer is that they allow criminals to possess more firepower than police. A full-auto assault rifle can put remarkable amounts of bullets downrange, meaning that even a modest marksman can shoot his way out of a rough situation. The ammunition used by assault rifles also tends to be of a higher velocity; AK-47 and M16 rounds travel at about 3,000 fps. This allows them to penetrate some obstacles that average bullets could not, such as car doors and ballistic vests.
However, assault rifles that are not automatic use these same rounds, and are legal. So the short answer is that they fire too rapidly for the tastes of lawmakers.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause a criminal can take an assault weapon and shoot, wound, and probably kill a great many people and it will take a lot of firepower to bring that person down. The law abiding citizen does not need an assault weapon, only the military and police need an assault weapon. The law abiding citizen can defend themselves with a single shot weapon, not an automatic weapon.
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Are assault rifles illegal in Michigan?
Provided you follow all the laws, no.
Can you buy an assault rifle in the us?
Assault rifles can be purchased in many states in the United States. They are illegal in a few states with special laws in some smaller jurisdictions.
Is the AR15 illegal in the Cayman Islands?
Yes, most assault rifles are illegal, unless granted special permission and you have acquired a special gun license from the Cayman Islands Gun Club.
What licenses are needed for a US citizen to purchase assault rifles both in the US and from other countries?
IT VARIES FROM STATE TO STATE. I BELIEVE THAT ASSAULT RIFLES SHOULD BE BANNED. IT VARIES FROM STATE TO STATE. I BELIEVE THAT ASSAULT RIFLES SHOULD BE BANNED.
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Helicopters and assault rifles.
Where can you buy assault rifles online?
subgun.com
Are assault rifles available to public?
Some are.
What is the strongest assault rifles?
The ak series
How many people were killed by assault rifles in America last year?
Less than 1% of all firearm deaths involved what are CALLED assault rifles.
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The 308 caliber guns are more expensive than 5.56 assault rifles.
Do you need to register rifles and shotguns in California?
Ordinary rifles and shotguns, no. Assault rifles, yes. See link below.
What assault rifles are in black ops?
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