Semiautomatic weapons are legal in various countries, including the United States, where they are widely available with varying regulations across states. Other countries, such as Canada and Australia, allow semiautomatic firearms but impose strict licensing and storage requirements. In many European nations, semiautomatic weapons are subject to rigorous controls, often requiring permits and background checks. It's important to note that laws can vary significantly even within nations, reflecting different cultural attitudes toward firearms.
Yes.
For the countries that have them, yes.
No, for they can be very helpful in self-defense situations
Yes, but there ARE restrictions on WHICH rifles, as well as which features are permissible.
Some are, some are not. California has very stringent limitations of firearms.
Modern semiautomatic weapons became available around the turn of the 19th century. Early in the 20th Century, these types of weapons become widely available.Although revolvers have been around since the early 1800's and CAN fit the definition of semiautomatic: "Firing ONE round for every pull of the trigger" they generally are excluded as it is human muscles that rotate the cylinder in preparation for the next shot. This is not different that working a bolt-action, or pumping a shotgun. If there was a revolver-type handgun that used the RECOIL of the previous shot to rotate the cylinder, that COULD be considered semiautomatic.
Yes- with approval of guardian, under the direction of an adult.
Yes, no, maybe. You fail to mention how old you are and where you are located, both of which determine which answer is correct.
No, both are legal weapons for nations to use in war. Only chemical and biological weapons are prohibited by international law (although that has not stopped certain countries from using them).
There are semiautomatic versions of the Tommy gun (Thompson sub-machine gun). They are legal to own. A fully automatic Tommy gun is legal in Texas only if you have the federal license.
Legal for use in warfare? Yes.
You will have to contact the CA Dept of Justice or visit their website to find out what the current laws are.