New Name

In 1994, the US Congress made a boo-boo. They passed an "assault weapon" ban. Unfortunately, none of the features or weapons targeted constituted a real assault weapon. They were geared towards restricting semi-automatic weapons. By definition, an assault weapon is one capable of fully automatic fire.

Well, the media does as they do and next thing you know, they are calling this rifle and that an "assault weapon," or a "semi-automatic assault weapon." These names are misleading and erroneous.

Two of the primary focal weapons of this misplaced nomenclature are the AK-47 and the AR-15. To be fair, I own an AR-15. I do not own an AK-47. My AR does everything an AK does, only better. But this is a discussion for a different post.

Back on track, I will henceforth be changing the way I communicate regarding these types of rifles. I will call them "General Purpose rifles." Why?

Thanks for asking.

My AR-15, and those like it and on a similar platform can be used to do the following:
1. Shoot for fun.
2. Target shooting.
3. Shooting training.
4. Self Defense.
5. Riot protection.
6. Precision shooting.
7. Hunting (it is legal in TN for all game).
8. Varmint eradication.
9. Capable of iron-sight shooting or scoped shooting.
10. It is lightweight, low recoil, and is powerful enough for all applications, except hunting the largest animals in North America.