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Introduce legislation in congress to change the definition of an assault weapon.

Created by M.S. on December 18, 2012

We ask that legislation be introduced in congress to change the definition of an assault weapon
FROM
any gun that is - semi automatic, meaning one round is fired per each pull of the trigger
- uses a detachable magazine
And featured any two of the following attributes:
- a folding or telescopic stock
- a pistol grip
- a bayonet mount
- a flash suppressor
- a grenade launcher

TO
any gun that is - fully automatic, meaning several rounds are fired per each pull of the trigger
- uses a detachable magazine
And featured any two of the following attributes:
- a folding or telescopic stock
- a pistol grip
- a bayonet mount
- a flash suppressor
- a grenade launcher

There should no longer be an association between a gun that looks like a military weapon and a full auto military weapon

Civil Rights & Equality
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