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With all respect, I still think you give them too much credit. I have observed autoloading 22s described as assault rifles. If it offends the media, its an assault rifle.
...AK, SKS, mini 14s not high powered...
Any rifle above .22 is “high powered” to the media. Accuracy of information is not required ,and has not been for years.
Yes, any semi automatic is a high powered assault rifle to the media. They have no clue about weapons.
Today is Eid, the feast celebrating the end of Ramadan.
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With all respect, I still think you give them too much credit. I have observed autoloading 22s described as assault rifles. If it offends the media, its an assault rifle.