Can someone give me a rational reason why law abiding citizens need assault weapons?

[sirbobby98121]

Your request to not refer to the 2A is an important feature of why many resist gun bans.

So. First off you need to define what YOU mean when you say 'assault weapon.' Most of the responses will be of the 'select fire, intermediate caliber' category. These have been under strict government control for decades. Job done.

If you mean a scary black rifle, continue.

Why ban a weapon that is used in less than [ I believe, look it up] 3% of all gun crimes?
What logical process does this address? Akin to banning Piranha fishing in Oklahoma...no purpose is served.

What weapon is seen whenever a police response is needed - a bank robbery for example.
Cops with AR15s, of course.



Why do people want to restrict my safety and ability to defend myself?