Rintense, you stated that
I can understand a handgun, a pistol, a rifle, etc. Please show why you need a "handgun, a pistol, or a rifle?"
And by the way, a pistol is a kind of handgun, but not all handguns are pistols.
To protect myself in my home. But if I can do that with a rifle, or a handgun, why would I need an assault weapon- presuming none of the scenarios listed in the replies above hold true.
I know there are a lot of assumptions. But that's why I am asking questions.