Tim, I do not consider a weapon to be an assault weapon just because it is semi-automatic. Most of the pistols, and rifles, used for hunting, and personal protection, are semi-auto, and most assault weapons, either military, or street gang style, are fully automatic.
Semi-autos have to be aimed, held properly, and the round must be squeezed off properly, for them to be accurate. What I don't think a citizen needs, is the Uzi type burp guns that just spray lead everywhere.
I can understand why the NRA would not support a ban against semi-autos, and agree with their stand. |
