Quote Originally Posted by acolyte_to_jippity View Post
for a weapon to be considered an "assault weapon" doesn't it have to be chambered in a certain caliber (or range of calibers) and have automatic fire capability exceeding a certain RPM?
no.

an assault weapon is any object used to assault another. therefor making an assault weapons ban, ban things like rocks, pens, bats, milk cartons, plush teddy bears and pillows.