Unfortunately very true.... this is exactly why we should all be very precise and clear when discussing this issue.
That is NOT intended to be slam at you.
You're right, we should be more clear and precise in describing weapons. For instance, I own an SLR-95, a SAR-1 and an ARM, but most people don't know what those are, so I frequently refer to them as "AK-47s". I should stop that.