“The AR-15 platform weapon — whether it’s in a long gun or pistol — essentially has the same firepower. … Essentially it’s the same firearm but with a much shorter barrel, and with a shorter stock, and it’s a smaller weapon.
Whats the difference between a long gun and a rifle?
A gun is a firearm or weapon that has a metal tube where bullets are fired at a high velocity into a flat ballistic arc while a rifle is a weapon or firearm that has a long barrel that is rifled or grooved giving bullets spinning motion for greater accuracy at a long range.
Why is an SBR illegal?
Short-barreled rifles, with barrels less than 16 inches, are regulated under the National Firearms Act, meaning they’re subject to greater restrictions and regulations than long-barreled rifles. That’s because shorter barrels are more dangerous because they can be more easily concealed in a jacket or bag.