Feinstein and some members here use the words "weapons" and "firearms" interchangeably. It may appear to be splitting hairs but I believe it strengthens antis to use "weapons" because the general public tends to associate the word with military. Does the shooting sports fraternity think of its pistols, rifles and shotguns as weapons other than emergencies for personal security? It it does not, should we be using the word weapon with "assault" rifles front and centre of the controversy?