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Originally Posted by CroFlames

Honest & serious question:

If rifles are not problem (auto, semi-auto, assault, etc) then why are semi-auto rifles such as the AR-15 allowed (in most states), but a fully auto assault rifle like the M16 is completely banned (in all states)? Do you agree that the M16 should be banned, or is than an infringement on rights?

In my mind, a semi-auto AR-15 is just as dangerous to public safety as the M16, since only the rate of fire is different. Lo, some people would claim the AR-15 is MORE dangerous since there are claims that auto weapons with the "3 round burst" are harder to control/aim.

If banning an M16 is not an infringement on rights, why not ban the AR-15 as well?

Neither weapon is a significant danger to public safety. Handguns are the major public-safety issue.