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[–] Nakoichi@hexbear.net 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There really is no such classification, the term was first used iirc by MacArthur who wanted to use cobalt bombs all along the border of China and Korea during the Korean war.

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Ah so its one of those terms that means nothing but also means whatever you want it to mean?

[–] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] T34_69@hexbear.net 12 points 2 days ago

You're thinking of "assault weapon," assault rifle is a specific class of firearms with a stable definition that has been adopted by militaries including the US army