assault weapon
Noun

assault weapon (plural assault weapons)

  1. (US) Any select-fire firearm that allows semi-automatic and fully automatic operation, and is used or was once used by a military organization.
  2. (US) A semi-automatic firearm that resembles a military weapon.
    1. (New York State) A semi-automatic weapon that has a folding stock, a muzzle flash suppressor, a bayonet mount, or a pistol grip.



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