Ok, lets get to some real examples shall we. (I'm basing what's banned or not on Mr. SelfDestruct's post.)
Ok, here is a picture of a "banned" AK-47 type rifle.
Now, this gun has a fold able stock and a pistol type handle which is what makes it fall under the banned category. This picture has it equipped with a large clip but lets assume that it has a ten bullet clip (clip types are easy to change on both banned rifles and not banned rifles.)
Next, a picture of a fully legal russian made SKS.
This gun has only one of the modifications that apply to the ban. The gun is using the typical ten bullet clip.
Similarities include:
Semi-auto
Made for military purposes
able to attach bay-o-net
changeable clip sizes
Differences include:
The AKish rifle uses .233 ammo
The SKS uses 7.62x39 ammo (larger)
The AKish rifle "looks scary."
SKS costs $325.
AKish rifle costs $2,795.
I own a SKS. It's fun for both target practice and hunting because it has a ten bullet clip and it has less recoil than 30-06. The problem with the SKS is that it has very little accuracy, the trigger requires to much pressure to fire, and has the potential to fire when it's being loaded.
What's the temptation to own the AKish gun? It will provide safer loading, easier storage, and greater accuracy (less chance I will ruin a weekend when I fire and miss a deer).
Why do we make things normal people have a reasonable use for illegal?