Well, technically any semi automatic or fully automatic rifle that is designed for military use is an assault rifle. Regardless of how people want to change the term, that is the classic definition of an assault rifle.
Now, as to your question, I have no prob voting for the Democratic platform because I believe we need common sense gun safety legislation. I grew up with guns. Father had guns. Mom kept a sweet little .22. In her purse. I carried guns both legally and illegally (yes, stupid of me. but I was alone and often many miles from home) and I believe every black male should apply for carry permits as well as be trained in how to properly use and maintain their fire arms. The only reason I don't have a gun now is because my disability prevents me from safely using one.
With that said, there needs to be a limit on magazines. The time it takes to change magazines could be the difference between just a few dead and dozens being killed. And, purchasing a gun should be harder than buying a car. I believe in thoural background checks and mental evaluations. If you're on the Terrorist Watch List, you shouldn't be able to buy a gun. That's common sense. Oh, and if the Watchlist is flawed, then let's quit playing politics and fix it. More common sense that I'm not seeing on both sides really. But, particularly from the right.
Besides, if you need a large capacity magazine to defend yourself, you need to invest in some more time training with your weapon.
