22 Jun 2022 12:54 pm
More creative writing.Skans » 22 Jun 2022, 12:46 pm » wrote: ↑ Because, there have not been any fundamental changes to the function of a semi-auto firearm and a full-auto firearm since the NFA. Guns are old technology. Other than materials, there is nothing high-tech about pistols, AR-15's, AK's, Mac 10's, or belt-fed semi-autos and full-autos.
About the only high tech "gun" that might not be covered by the NFA would be Metal Storm:
This is not something that can be bought, found on the black market (or any market), or made in the back yards of hobby machinists. So, we don't need to change the NFA to address it.
The MILITARY determines what it wants, and why.
The Assault Rifle was designed for specific reasons, identified through empirical analysis of shooters, context, and injuries. It was developed to conform with a particular MILITARY Doctrine.
The reason it is sold to civilians in slightly modified form is entirely divorced from its purpose. It is all about the dollars. It's metal oxy.