re: #211 shanec99

There is no such thing as auto that limits the number of rounds you can fire with each squeeze of the trigger… auto means the weapon keeps firing until it is out of ammo is the trigger is depressed.

This is exactly how we get bullshit terms like “assault weapon” being thrown around.

Words have meanings. Semi-automatic means 1 shot per trigger pull, period.

By your definition, the M-61 Vulcan is semi-automatic, since it typically fires 100 round bursts.

By the way, if 3 round burst is semi-automatic fire, you should be able to buy an M16A2 at your local gun store, but you can’t.

I wonder why that is?