I can see what you mean with the term "assault rifles", weapons capable of full auto mode, being thrown out incorrectly and irresponsibility, but at the end of the day, any functional gun wielded by a maniac is dangerous af, no matter what it is specifically (semi-automatic gun, assault rifle, assault weapon, w/e), and not everyone (including me) knows everything about gun/gun terms and the like. According to a bit of research I did (might be incorrect, not exactly a gun expert but w/e), a civilian can legally get their hands on an assault rifle anyways, one that was registered between 1934 and 1986, which also includes M16s and AKs, which are capable of full auto fire. Besides, again, a civilian can just go to the black market if they want a brand new M4A1 assault rifle. These aren't exactly easy to get at regular, legal gun stores but still, it's possible to get one if you REALLY to get it. If I fucked up anything in this, I'm sleepy af and I'll fix it later after I sleep.