DON’T CALL AR15s “Modern Sporting Rifles”.….
Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and member of the US Supreme Court bar, argues for the consistent use of 'semi-automatic rifle' over 'modern sporting rifle' when discussing AR-15s, AR-10s, and AK-47s. He emphasizes that this terminology aligns with how the US Supreme Court and other federal courts frame these firearms in legal contexts, particularly citing Justice Brett Kavanaugh's dissent in a 2011 case regarding DC's ban on semi-automatic rifles. Using the courts' preferred language is presented as a strategic advantage for the Second Amendment community in legal and policy debates.













