As the government debates gun control, let's go over exactly how many varieties deadly weapons can be purchased by civilians in most US states.
Weapons like miniguns and streetfighter weapons like "blast knuckles."
These aren't tools for hunting.
In fact, since the federal assault weapons ban lapsed in 2004, most civilians can easily buy most guns easily in most states.
Bushmaster AR-15
The Bushmaster Model .223 AR-15 semiautomatic rifle was one of the guns reportedly used in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
It was also used in the Washington D.C. "Beltway sniper" attacks in 2002.
Most dangerous feature: The gun carries 20- and 30-round magazines, meaning multiple rounds can be fired very quickly in a potential mass shooting.
Semiautomatic weapons, including the semiautomatic version of the AK-47
Since the federal restrictions on so-called assault weapons expired in 2004, it's fairly easy to obtain semiautomatic weapons, which automatically reload new rounds of bullets.
However, California and a handful of other states have their own laws curbing the use of high-power weapons like semiautomatics.
Most dangerous feature: Like other semiautomatics, the semiautomatic version of the AK-47 allows shooters to fire more quickly because they don't have to reload the weapon after every single round.
Blast Knuckles With 'Shock Therapy'
Blast knuckles are considered a taser, not brass knuckles. As such they are illegal for consumers 43 states including Hawaii, Massachuetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, according to Defense Products 101. Better check with local law before buying anyway.
Most dangerous feature: The knuckles deliver a 950,000-volt punch that could disable someone for up to 10 minutes.
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