Everytime I read one of these posts it's always the same answers, "because I want one, why can't I, or an AR-15, AK, or whatever isn't an assult rifle." I agree with all of those. However, I think we're missing the point of why anti's say we shouldn't have them, because they kill people or makes it easier to kill people. I think this is reinforced by some of the high-profile shootings, Columbine (.22's with high cap mags), DC sniper (.223 isn't a sniper rifle), and the bank robbers with AK's shooting it out in CA. All the things we like about "assult rifles" ie pistol grips, hi-cap mags, collapsable stock make the weapon eaier to shoot, carry more ammunition, or easier to hide/use. Some may scoff, but these are some legit points (not enough to ban them IMHO). Now how do you address these points besides claiming self-defense, fun, or by banning them you only hurt the good guys. When we say we need assult rifles because they're fun, or it's our responsibility, anti's and most of the general population dismiss us as gun nuts and crazies. How do you address thier points? Hopefully the answer isn't we'll never change thier minds but I have a sneaking suspicion this is probably the case.