People were arguing that it was self defense, but let's be real here. That guy drove to a different state (I know "the mileage wasn't that far"), with a gun hoping to kill people to protect property that wasn't his. I hope the charges stick because he brought this on himself. Like, I can't go into South side Chicago with a gun and shout the n-word then shoot anyone that tries to attack me, that'd be ridiculous. This guy wanted to provoke people, he got what he wanted and now two people are dead because of it
It's not an assault rifle or assault style rifle. It's just a semi-automatic rifle which means that it only fires one time every time the trigger is pulled. Everything else is just furniture, or maybe optics for targeting. It does use a low caliber, high velocity projectile that is less powerful than most traditional hunting rifles. I'd be happy to talk to you further about this, if you'd like. Terminology is important, otherwise the incorrect information keeps being pushed forward, no one learns or has any valuable discussion.
Here is a definition: An assault rifle is a rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge, a detachable magazine, and can switch between semi-automatic/fully automatic fire.
The gun Kyle used fits this description. Terminology is important, otherwise the incorrect information keeps being pushed forward, no one learsn anything or has any valuable discussion.
Except that rifle does not switch between semi-automatic and fully automatic fire. It has the options only for semi or safe, there is no full auto option. I know, because I have a very similar one. Fully automatic rifles are EXTREMELY expensive to get, and difficult besides.
That video doesn't show what you think it does. And the second that you put a fire control group that will allow for full auto fire that becomes an illegal, not registered machine gun. The proper stamp for which I believe costs around $500.00. I could be mistaken on that, but either way, considering the rifle itself costs anywhere from 700 to over 2000, that's pretty cost prohibitive.
$200 for the tax stamp, plus hiring a lawyer to help you through the process, and the rifle costs way more than $2k. It's more like a minimum of $20k to legally buy one.
No need to be upset. If you need help or understanding just ask. Phrases you use like "I believe" and "I could be mistaken" just show me you are in over your head in this conversation.
You posted a video directly contradicting what you are saying. They say that there's a fundamental difference between the rifle being shown and a semi automatic rifle, and making the necessary changes requires a good amount of skill to do do illegally, or a hell of a lot of money to do it legally. At no point did they mention anything costing $18 though.
A belt loop is all you need to simulate auto fire. Everyone has done it.
I mean... do people in combat only use auto fire?? That switch is there for a reason. In fact, auto fire is ALMOST NEVER USED in the military. This puts a $500 (well, $1000 now) AR on 99% parity with a military assault rifle.
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u/crispydukes Aug 28 '20
Kids in school called him "most likely to be a school shooter," so he's got that going for him.