So called "assault weapons" should NOT be prohibited

Since I have discussed what you now mean in the comment section, I have the ability to argue now. First thing is first. So called "assault weapons" like the AR 15 and the civilian Ak 47 are NOT fully automatic rifles. Semi automatic rifles are NOT assault rifles. The definition of an "assault rifle" is a fully automatic long gun. (FYI, AR does not stand for "assault rifle") Now, i can argue that fully automatic weapons shouldn't be banned in a different debate, but that is not the topic for this one. The debate is on semi automatic rifles with "assault weapon" features like the bayonet lug, flash suppressor, pistol grip, and adjustable buttstock. The term "assault weapon" was created by the media to fool citizens into believing that rifles like the AR 15 function the same as a fully automatic M16. Civilian firearms are STRICTLY semi automatic. The AR 15 is NOT a military weapon. Military weapons have fully automatic capabilities. The AR 15 was specifically designed for civilian uses like self defense and sporting. Now, people often make the claim "assault weapons" (like the semi automatic AR 15 and Ak 47. which are just examples of so called "assault weapons") have greater killing abilities. If that held any water, explain why "assault weapons"make up less than 2% of gun homicides, the 2 worst mass shootings in the entire WORLD were not committed by them (which dismisses the argument that they have the ability to kill more people) and in the past TEN YEARS, less than 70 people have been killed by "assault weapons" in mass shootings? It just makes no sense. Not to mention, 90% of law enforcement officers say they do NOT support a ban on them and an "assault weapons" ban would have NO POSITIVE EFFECT. Tell me something. Why should "assault weapons" be banned if less than 300 people are killed a year by them (75% being criminals since most murder victims are criminals) but alcohol shouldn't be banned when 10,000 people are killed a year by drunk drivers? So explain to me, with those facts, why should "assault weapons" be banned? Now high capacity magazines. A woman once defended her home from a burglar and shot the guy SIX TIMES point blank range. Here's the good part. The guy DIDN'T die and was able to run away. Tell what she would have to do if THREE guys came into her home? (and multiple home invasions are very common) I'll have whatever type of gun I want and what ever sized magazine i want. "My personal opinion of semi automatic pistols is that they should decrease the caliber so if a person does decide to shoot, less damage would be done and possible less deaths. " so what you are basically saying is that we should prohibit 9mm ammunition (the most common handgun ammunition in America) so we can make it harder for law abiding citizens to defend themselves? That doesn't make sense. You want to ban "powerful handgun rounds" because criminals shoot each other on the streets? Why is it fair to make it harder for good citizens to defend themselves just so gang bangers and street thugs don't kill themselves. You completely forget about the point of owning a handgun. A handgun is for self defense. No one wants to defend themselves with a tiny .22Lr bullet. I want to defend myself with a 9mm, or a 40cal, or a 45cal. I want rounds that will protect me and stop someone from harming me. If you can shoot someone 6 times with a 9mm and they still won't drop, what do you expect me to do when some savage comes charging at me with a knife and I only have a .22? (.22s are basically 4x smaller than a 9mm) here's some interesting facts about mass shootings. Over 90% of mass shooters were on or withdrawing from psychiatric drugs. Doctors are even saying that psychiatric drugs are the route to these mass shootings. if we know this fact, what the hell is the point in banning "scary looking guns" and "high" capacity magazine devices when we have an alternative solution that can work just as well and doesn't prohibit law abiding citizens from certain magazines and firearms? And, why not better background checks too like you said? LOOK for ALTERNATIVES to stopping tragedies rather than taking peoples constitutional rights away. So explain, with the facts given about "scary assault weapons" high capacity magazines, and the cause for mass shootings, do you still stand with your previous opinion on gun control?