What is semi automatic?

Semi-automatic refers to a firearm or weapon that fires one shot or round with each trigger pull, but automatically reloads or chambers the next round. This is different from a fully automatic weapon, which can continuously fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull.

Semi-automatic weapons are widely used by civilian gun owners for self-defense, hunting, and target shooting. They are also commonly used by law enforcement and military personnel for their accuracy, ease of use, and versatility.

However, semi-automatic weapons have been the subject of much controversy due to their potential lethality and use in mass shootings. Some jurisdictions have implemented stricter regulations on the sale and ownership of these weapons, while others have banned them outright.