Merriam-Webster changes definition of "Assault Rifle"

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Merriam-Webster changes definition of "Assault Rifle"

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When the facts don't match your argument, change the facts.

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Isn't assault rifle a legal or military classification of weapon?
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HokieJoe wrote:Isn't assault rifle a legal or military classification of weapon?
Used to be, but tactical may be more prevalent
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HokieJoe wrote:Isn't assault rifle a legal or military classification of weapon?
Sturmgewehr (literally, "Assault Rifle" in German) Model 44 (1944) and weapons patterned off of it, technically.

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Very rare in the US. Decent examples of STG44's can go for $40-50k easy.
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awesome guy wrote:
HokieJoe wrote:Isn't assault rifle a legal or military classification of weapon?
Used to be, but tactical may be more prevalent
Tactical is an even more nebulous term.
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133743Hokie wrote:
awesome guy wrote:
HokieJoe wrote:Isn't assault rifle a legal or military classification of weapon?
Used to be, but tactical may be more prevalent
Tactical is an even more nebulous term.
Yep, thusly the DOD loving it!
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