The term “assault weapon” has always rankled Second Amendment absolutists. Handled properly, an umbrella could be an “assault weapon.” Considering the purpose of a weapon, the term “assault weapon” is ...

Every few months, the same kind of clip goes viral: a lawmaker asks a simple question — “define an assault weapon” or “define an assault rifle” — and the official on the receiving end either punts, ...

Civilian ownership of assault-style weapons has been legal at the federal level for over two decades. These firearms remain controversial, however, and several states have passed laws that effectively ...

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has picked a high‑stakes fight with the nation’s capital, arguing that Washington’s ban on AR‑15 style rifles and other semiautomatic weapons violates the ...