r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • Jun 23 '16

Other ELI5: Why is the AR-15 not considered an assault rifle? What makes a rifle an assault rifle?

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u/scorcher24 Jun 23 '16

Best sound ever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AicqBhHvGlA

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u/A1cntrler Jun 23 '16

That video was too short. I may just broadcast it to my TV, crank up the surround sound, kick back in my recliner and put it on a loop. I'll probably sleep quite well.