An extensive variety of assault weapons are being manufactured in many countries primarily for use by armed forces or law enforcement agencies.Though not for civilian use these weapons find their way in the arms market & can easily be obtained if one has the proper contacts.How else would the terrorist survive if thses weapons were not available freely.For instance in my country an AK47 or M16 is easily available for $300 to $400.The fallout from the Afghan/Soviet war resulted in an influx of all types of weapons including grenades,rocket launchers,RPG's and even Stinger missiles.
Regarding assault rifles i have had the opportunity to fire quite a few including the AK47,M16,Draganov,Uzi,G3,MP5 etc.Out of all these rifles the two that impressed me the most were the AK47 &the M16.The former for its ruggedness & performance under the worst climatic or other conditions & the latter because of its accuracy.Although i do not own any of these weapons nor intend to get one i would like comments from fellow members regarding the right to own such weapons,their usefulness,if any,and the best assault rifle in their opinion.