Yankee Eats Crow!...Parade Shooter Did Use AR-15 Style, High-Powered Assault Rifle!?!

Published on July 8, 2022
Duration: 12:13

The Yankee Marshal corrects his previous video, clarifying that the firearm used in a parade shooting was a Smith & Wesson M&P15, an AR-15 style rifle. He strongly refutes the media's common mischaracterization of such firearms as 'assault rifles' or 'high-powered,' explaining their technical definitions and comparing the .223/5.56mm round to other handgun and rifle calibers to demonstrate its moderate power. The video emphasizes that AR-15 style rifles are designed for civilian use and lack the select-fire capability of true military assault rifles.

Quick Summary

The Yankee Marshal clarifies that AR-15 style rifles, such as the Smith & Wesson M&P15 used in a parade shooting, are not 'assault rifles' or 'high-powered.' He explains that true assault rifles are select-fire military weapons, and the .223/5.56mm round is moderately powered, debunking common media misrepresentations used to justify gun control.

Chapters

  1. 00:18Introduction & Correction
  2. 01:13The Actual Firearm Used
  3. 01:32Misrepresentation of Weapons
  4. 01:56Defining 'Assault Rifle'
  5. 04:04US Army Definition of Assault Rifle
  6. 04:47AR-15 vs. Assault Rifle
  7. 04:55Caliber Power Comparison (.223/5.56mm)
  8. 06:15Power Relative to Handguns & Rifles
  9. 06:48AR-15s: Moderate Power, Not Assault Rifles
  10. 07:53Shooting Distances & Effectiveness
  11. 09:03Media & Political Motives
  12. 10:03AR-15s: Civilian Use vs. Military
  13. 10:49Conclusion: Media Lies

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used in the parade shooting according to the video?

The video corrects previous information, stating that the firearm used in the parade shooting was a Smith & Wesson M&P15, which is an AR-15 style rifle. This clarifies earlier reports that may have misidentified the weapon.

Why does the speaker argue AR-15 style rifles are not 'assault rifles'?

The speaker explains that AR-15 style rifles lack select-fire capability (automatic and semi-automatic modes), a key characteristic of true military assault rifles. Definitions from Britannica and the US Army are cited, emphasizing the need for select-fire and intermediate cartridges for a firearm to be classified as an assault rifle.

Is the .223/5.56mm round considered high-powered?

No, the video argues that the .223 Remington/5.56x45mm NATO round is moderately powered. While effective at range, its muzzle energy is less than many magnum handgun calibers and significantly less than dedicated hunting rifle cartridges, contradicting claims of it being 'high-powered.'

What is the primary motivation behind the media's portrayal of AR-15 style rifles?

The speaker suggests that the media and politicians often misrepresent AR-15 style rifles as 'assault rifles' and 'high-powered' to demonize them. This narrative, according to the video, serves to justify calls for stricter gun control and the removal of such firearms from civilian ownership.

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