Reply #62: Huh? [View All]

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

I asked for an explanation because I truly and sincerely did not know what type of weapons are defined as an assault weapon. The only weapons I am even vaguely familiar with are black powder muzzle loaders and my late step-father's 22, which to me looked like a cowboy gun. It is the only one I've ever shot, and it kicked back and hurt my ears. I've been around muzzle loaders at historical re-enactments and appreciate the detail and also the skill it takes in being able to make them shoot accurately (and they don't hurt my ears when they go off). I don't know that I would ever want to have a gun myself--I've got poor eyesight so target practice would be no fun, and I think I would be a menace during hunting season. I think there should be thorough background checks before anyone is allowed to purchase a gun, and also that before purchase a person should show proof that they've taken a gun safety course, something that I don't think any state requires.

If you have any information about what assault weapons are and what they are used for, I'll be glad to read it.