assault weapon

noun

1. any of various automatic and semiautomatic military firearms utilizing an intermediate-power cartridge, designed for individual use.

Example Sentences

In January 2024, he was arrested and later convicted for illegal possession of an assault weapon, officials said.

From BBC

Last year in January, officials said, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Chávez and he was charged with illegal possession of an assault weapon and manufacture or import of a short barreled rifle.

From Los Angeles Times

Medina-Berumen is charged with two counts of murder with special circumstances, two counts of attempted murder of a peace officer and one count of possession of an assault weapon.

From Los Angeles Times

Miceli was charged with three counts of assault with a firearm, one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle and two counts related to an unlawful assault weapon.

From Los Angeles Times

Brocato was also booked on suspicion of multiple gun offenses, including possession of a loaded unregistered firearm and possession of an assault weapon, the sheriff’s department said.

From Los Angeles Times