Thread: New Gun laws

In light of all the recent goings-on in the states, i've just read about a bill passed not long ago in NZ to do with restricting controls on firearms specifically semi-autos (AR's/AK's).
Now firstly let me say that i am not trying to start and argument here, im am simply trying to further my understanding of the situaltion, there's always 2 sides to a story right!

But i would really like to know why one would buy a AR15 or equivilent?
I've read some people calling them 'sporting' rifles and other 'military' rifles (Pro and Anti).
To me a sporting rifle is something used for either target shooting or game hunting (where accuracy is important) and im not sure why someone would use a semi-auto on either of these.
I know you "could" use a semi for these, but would you?

Ideas/Opinions/Help?

RR