well this stinks (see second definition). Looks like we are starting to redefine words quietly so that it becomes part of our lexicon and thus not to be questioned #brainwashing nah.... just change the meaning: assault rifle noun : any of various intermediate-range, magazine-fed military rifles (such as the AK-47) that can be set for automatic or semiautomatic fire also : a rifle that resembles a military assault rifle but is designed to allow only semiautomatic fire https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assault%20rifle