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Originally Posted by XJ-linux

"They also support making the expired federal Assault Weapons Ban permanent, as such weapons belong on foreign battlefields and not on our streets."

Under the Crime and Law Enforcement section, 3/4 of the way down:

Organizing for America | BarackObama.com | Urban Policy

Pardon my ignorance, but I don't understand what differentiates an "assault weapon" from a rifle used for sport or a handgun used for personal defense.

I guess if we're talking about things like Uzis, AK-47s and M16s, I don't see a place for those outside of the military, and I would agree with Obama. But if it's a more arbitrary classification that could be applied to weapons otherwise useful for sport or personal protection, then I disagree (although that statement alone wouldn't give me cause to stockpile weapons or ammunition).