What's an 'assault ' weapon ?

Common attributes used in legislative definitions of assault weapons include: Semi-automatic firearm capable of accepting a detachable magazine. Folding or telescoping (collapsible) stock, which reduces the overall length of the firearm. A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.

A weapon that attacks you.

A weapon used in an assault. Rock, bat, frying pan, anything.

An assault rifle has two criteria under the ATF that needs to be met to call it that:

- Selective fire mode

- Capable of full automatic fire.

A weapon with added sodium chloride.