What makes gun Assault Weapon in D.C.?

[bushmaster1313]

I understand that an assault weapons ban, among other local laws, was upheld in Washington, D.C.

What makes a gun an assault weapon in D.C.?

 

[stickhauler]

Pretty much anything with a removable magazine that holds more than 10 rounds, including semi-auto pistols.

 

[kenno]

I understand that an assault weapons ban, among other local laws, was upheld in Washington, D.C.
What makes a gun an assault weapon in D.C.?

Any firearm used for self defense is an Assualt Weapon
Any firearn used to commit a crime is a Freedom Fighter's Manifesto of Independance

 

[KAK]

Things that make it look evil. :banghead:

 

[sjohn26]

 

[bdickens]

That it launches a projectile.

 

[Colonel]

IIRC, any SEMI-automatic that can fire 12 or more rounds without reloading (in other words, any semi-auto that has a detachable magazine, since a magazine can be made in any size) is considered a "machine gun" and banned under D.C. law.

How's that for an abuse of language and the meanings of words?

 

[usp9]

High capacity magazine
flash guard
pistol grip
folding stock
bayonet lug.

If the gun has three or more of these qualities, it is classified as an assault weapon.

For example;
My Colt Match Target HBARII is not... no flash, lug or folding stock.
My son's Stag M2L is...has all 5.