During the Cold War, I frequently was armed with an Air Force provided, Smith & Wesson Model 15, .38 special, six-shot revolver (complete with “military style” ball ammunition to be compliant with Geneva Convention protocols).
I guess that under the current media’s interpretation, that revolver would be considered a “military style, weapon of war” firearm...
Also, look at the standard military sniper rifle. If they get the semis banned, they will be after those “military style sniper rifles” next (aka deer rifles).
And I, too, qualified on the model 15 S&W while working for Uncle Sugar.(A real M16, as well).