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Will Assault rifles ever be over shadowed by a new type of weapon?
Packerhead45
That would be a pretty safe bet. The matchlock musket was replaced with the flintlock, which was replaced by the cartridge rifle, replaced by the repeating rifle, replaced with the semi auto rifle, and so on. But the next major change is likely to be in the type of ammunition used.
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Why was the Assault Weapons Ban rejected?
It has to do with the 2nd Amendment "The right to bear arms". Guns don't kill people, people kill people _________________________________ The ban on so-called "assault weapons" was allowed to expire and was not renewed because only a tiny fraction of "assault weapons" were ever used in the commission of a crime. The definition of "assault weapon" was fuzzy and unclear; two rifles could have very minor cosmetic differences, and yet one might qualify as an "assault weapon" while the other rifle might not. There was no functional difference; both semi-automatic rifles, firing the same caliber bullet, but one with a black plastic stock and one with a wooden stock, or the presence or absence of a barrel shroud, would be regulated differently.
What is the primary weapon of the US Navy SEALs?
"Every Marine a Rifleman"The M16A4 assault rifleOther small arms include the:M9 pistolM249 SAW
Who made 308 assault rifle?
The .308 was too powerful for an assult rifle, but the US Army gave it their best try in the 1960's, equipping the M14 rifle with numerous modifications to make it into an assault rifle. As a squad auto weapon it was probably quite adequate, but the .308 was just too powerful a round for use in weapons defined as assault rifles. If other armies tried to develop an assult rifle using the .308 cartridge, nothing ever came of it to the best knowledge of this contributor.
What is the singnifigance of the Vietnam war?
Ever see a Highway Patrol or Sheriff's helicopter enroute to some place? Or an air ambulance helicopter flying a patient to some far off hospital? Ever see a police SWAT team assault a criminal hide-out on TV news? All brought to you by the Vietnam War: Helicopters & Assault Rifles.
What was the first assault rifle?
The first ever assault rifle is the MP-44 aor sturmgewer 44. In Nazi germany, they wanted a weapon that is automatic, but at the same time, as accurate as the rifle. The MP-44 was the father of the AK-47, because it is based on the MP-44.
Does swat have military jurisdiction on a military base?
no, they would use their own security forces (MPs) for any trouble requiring a bunch of guys with assault rifles. how ever if the military turns over control to you maybe but unlikely
Difference between a rifle and assault rifle?
Very basic difference is that an assault rifle is capable of both semi-automatic and full automatic fire with pull of the trigger. A rifle only fires once each time the trigger is pulled.The ammunition is important too. Assault rifles use a less-powerful ammo than rifles, but with less range. The result is that more ammo can be carried because of the reduced weight. For sniping at long ranges, the rifle is but the assault rifle has replaced it for short and intermediate ranges. In reality, assault rifle is a misnomer as it connects an action with a weapon. Any assault involving a rifle by definition means one is using an assault rifle. The M-1 Garrand rifle was a semi-automatic rifle used by American infantry throuought World War II for example. They certainly made assaults with this rifle. The same is true for the British Lee-Enfield 303 and Mauser bolt action rifles of the Commonwealth and German armies, respectively.One needs to understand that the term assault rifle has different meanings depending on the context, particularly in the US. The term "assault rifle" likely originated with the German Army which fielded a fully automatic rifle in World War II named the Sturmgewehr. Translated, this means literally "storm gun" or "storm rifle"; storm here being used as in storming the enemy. However, no other army has ever used the term "assault rifle" to describe weapons used by soldiers. The US Army and Marine Corps for example have always referred to rifles, including the fully-automatic M-16 and M4, as simply "rifles" or "weapons".Size of bullet doesn't define "assault rifle" either. The M-16 and M4 indeed fire a relatively small bullet, the 5.56 mmX45mm NATO round which weighs just 62 grains, although the cartridge is fairly large. On the other hand, the most widely produced fully automatic rifle in the world, the Kalashnikov AK-47, fires a bullet weighing 123 grains.Really, "assault rifle" is a term used principally in the US and outside the military to define just about any type of rifle that is semi- or fully-automatic. Those new to the US should understand that the term is generally used by the media and anti-gun advocates. And, again, beyond this there is no weapon or ballistically defined "assault rifle."Short Answer: a rifle fires a full-length long-range cartridge as a single shot or semiautomatic weapon. An assault rifle fires a less powerful close-range cartridge, and has full-automatic capability.
Is an Assault Rifle a machine gun?
They both are capable of automatic fire but a machine gun is a "crew-served" weapon while an assault rifle can be used by a single soldier. It generally uses a cartridge smaller than a machine gun and a rifle but larger than a sub-machine gun cartridge, which is a pistol cartridge. In Nazi Germany, they wanted a weapon that was fully automatic, but at the same time, as accurate as the rifle. So they came up with the MP-44 or sturmgewehr 44. The first EVER assault rifle. that's a fact.The AK-47 is probably the most widely known example of a modern assault rifle.
Did the British ever use lever action rifles?
Yes
In what country are Sako Rifles manufactured in?
Finland in the country responsible for the manufacturing of Sako Rifles. Sako Rifles are essentially used in sporting and hunting activities ever since 1921.
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guns
Will human weapon ever rerun?
yes
