What kind of weapon was that?

Lead paragraph: “SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As Illinois prepares to become the last state in the country to allow the concealed carry of firearms, few of its communities appear concerned that the window allowing them to ban assault-style weapons will rapidly begin closing next week.”

(“ban assault-style weapons”)

Second paragraph: “Despite encouragement from Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon—and on the verge of almost-certain enactment next week of a law allowing residents to carry concealed weapons—only four communities have adopted semi-automatic gun restrictions out of more than two dozen taking them up.”

(“semi-automatic gun restrictions”)

http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_23605143/few-ill-towns-opting-assault-weapons-bans?source=most_viewed

Wait. “Semi-automatic” “assault-style weapons.” While the reporters might not know what is is, citizens outside the Chicago area have dictionaries. And guns.