See the avatar to the left? It's a weapon, that's what I was payed by the American taxpayer to call it, that's what it is. Guns weren't invented to shoot paper and pop cans. They were the next level of escalation to the sword. When the day comes that energy "weapons" trump a firearm, they will still be a weapon. Your mind is the deadliest weapon in existence. everyone has one, some better than others. I will not allow some lefty anti gunner to dictate what I say by demonizing the word weapon or creating terms like "assault rifle" or "active shooter". Of course, if I have to employ, said weapon for self defense, I will do what everyone should do and keep my mouth shut. I will tell them I defended myself and the words weapon, shot, killed or anything like that will not come out of my mouth. If my honorable service to this country, dozens of background checks, no criminal record, church going family man status, and ability to hold a job since I was 13 yrs. old aren't good enough to prove I'm one of the good guys, then I don't know what else to do.