assault rifle

• Militärische Feuerwaffe, die für selektives Feuer (halbautomatisch und vollautomatisch) eingerichtet ist und eine Zwischenpatrone verschießt, die für schnelles, anhaltendes Schießen in Gefechtssituationen vorgesehen ist.

A type of military firearm that is capable of selective fire (semi-automatic and automatic) and uses an intermediate cartridge, designed for rapid, sustained shooting in combat situations.

1. Military firearmB2formal

   A selective-fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine, designed for combat.

   Sturmgewehr

   • The soldier carried an assault rifle during the mission.
   • Assault rifles are standard issue in many modern armies.
   • The weapon's design allows for both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire.

2. Legal classificationC1formalamerican

   A category of firearm often subject to specific regulations or bans in various jurisdictions.

   Rechtliche Klassifizierung

   • The law prohibits the sale of certain assault rifles to civilians.
   • Debate continues over the definition of an assault rifle in legislation.
   • Some states have stricter laws regarding assault rifle ownership.