This gun is no different in operation than the Bushmaster AR; it fires the .223, is 'gas operated', has a detachable ten (or more) round magazine and a 16-20 inch barrel. The difference is, the AR is banned, and the Ruger is as legal as sea salt. The damn politicians screwed the American citizens by demonizing the black rifle just because of how it looks. So why do we continue focus on the tools used by this bastard? So the enemies of freedom can push their agenda ahead a little bit more.