All of my rifles are semi auto's, in order to determine thier value and proper application I have tested AR's, AK's, and a GSG for small game. They are all great weapons and I'll hunt with them all. They also have the ability to allow me to defend my home and family from the growing threat of crime. I've always agreed with the adage "When they outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns." These so called assault rifles are excellent hunting tools, they have more options available for customizing them than more basic rifles because of the home defense market they are so favored in. I have done extensive work on some of mine and as a result I have some very fine and extremely accurate rifles. Just what you want for hunting to insure a clean kill when you go hunting.
James Kerns said:
Geez, i Hate the term "assault rifle"- any rifle used in an assault. When an outdoorsman or woman uses that term it gives me chills. AR's are great rifles and should be used with no restrictions as long as the caliber matches the game hunted. Practice often, hunt hard, hold your head high, and speak out when in the company of those less informed, let them know you are a sportsman. God Bless.
I tend to agree and would also prefer not to see or use the term Assault Rifle, when in a sporting and hunting context. I understand we (I) are talking semantics, but try to remember that perception means a lot to a lot of people. I feel we can be staunch supporters of the 2nd Ammendment and our hunting rights, while still remaining at least somewhat P.C. I also prefer calling our "guns" guns or rifles, pistols, etc. rather than calling them weapons.
The term weapon is not foriegn to me (I am, after all, retired military) but I simply think more common "civilian" terms are easier for most non hunters to accept and understand. There are some that think we hunters & shooters should not bend to some of these simple biases. But knowing the majority of U.S. citizens are non hunters, I choose to try and co-exist with our fellow Americans hoping they understand our ideas and rights on gun ownership and hunting, rather than forcing terms or ideas that might not be as easy for them to understand.
Of course this is just this man's opinion. Thanks for reading.