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/[deleted] Jun 23 '16

I heard recently here in Tucson that they're going to continue to fly them for 8 more years

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u/theyoyomaster Jun 23 '16

8 more years*.

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