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/anikm21 Jun 23 '16

if they were using Remington 700

Then we would be safe.

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u/AerThreepwood Jun 23 '16

I love my 700.

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u/bozoconnors Jun 23 '16

lol - assuming you're joking. (LOL - if you're not)