re: #11 PhillyPretzel
True. They have gone off the cliff.
Started with the first AWB back in 94 and has only gotten worse.
And to be honest, I rode that Crazy Train for quite a few years myself.
And yes, I do own and shoot several “assault” weapons as well as having the capabilities to reload the ammo.
No, none of them are for home defense. Like Joe, I prefer a shotgun for that. Besides, I get to use it for bird hunting and trap shooting as well.