A percussion musket with fixed bayonet carried by most Civil War soldiers was the assault weapon of its day.
Are we headed for a new civil war? Honestly, I don’t know.
The Scary Black Assault Rifle is official msm nomenclature for any and all weapons, including paintball guns, that have a dark color finish and cause msm personnel to knee-jerk to cowering under their desks.
As to the upcoming civil war, yes.
We’re already into the border raid phase.