Prescriptively declaring language 'correct' and 'incorrect' is simply a political tool. Language is power.
Yes it is, and more often than not is used AGAINST firearms owners.
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Prescriptively declaring language 'correct' and 'incorrect' is simply a political tool. Language is power.
Same here in CT, stopped by 3 or 4 places on Tuesday and not an "AR" variant to be had, Anyone know the legalities of me purchasing out of state and having it shipped to an FFL here?? Obviously as long as it is CT legal?
Like the terms or not, that's your choice. But this recurring theme of denying that "weapon" and "assault rifle" are not "correct" is utter horseshit. You’re not going to scare an "anti" any more than they already are simply by using the proper terms.
Just to clarify, I never used the term "weapon."
As far as the definition of "assault", I understand this "genre" of rifle is semiauto, and the earlier definition descended from selectfire armament.
I am not attempting to incur the wrath of "anti's" nor am I trying to draw negative attention to this site, I was merely making a comment. Didn't realize I had to be THAT careful with my terminologies.
My biggest mistake was saying "thanks Bobby" when I meant " thanks Barry." But what's a few name changes/birth certificate changes among friends.
My second biggest mistake was waiting till after the election to shop for this type of "semi automatic rifle." (howz that)
oh, btw, thanks for the welcome to the forum.
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Like the terms or not, that's your choice. But this recurring theme of denying that "weapon" and "assault rifle" are not "correct" is utter horseshit. You’re not going to scare an "anti" any more than they already are simply by using the proper terms.
Weapon: as defined by Merriam Webster:
Main Entry: 1weap•on
Pronunciation: \ˈwe-pən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English wepen, from Old English wǣpen; akin to Old High German wāffan weapon, Old Norse vāpn
Date: before 12th century
1 : something (as a club, knife, or gun) used to injure, defeat, or destroy
Assault Rifle (same source):
Main Entry: assault rifle
Function: noun
Date: 1972
: any of various automatic or semiautomatic rifles with large capacity magazines designed for military use.
Under $600?
Just found 4 barrels should have them in 2 weeks. Still in business.
Keep looking!
A suggestion:
Don't call it an assault rifle. An assault rifle is a select-fire gun (don't call it a weapon either). You're looking for a semi-automatic rifle.
We need to be careful. The anti's love to use language against us, let's not help them out Welcome to the forum!
EDIT
Sorry for the dupe advice, I posted before reading.