
Yeah, I've never looked at it as anything other than utterly devastating, particularly to human bodies. I usually find myself scoffing at 2A advocates who attempt to downplay the lethality of America's Rifle in debates. I'm not sure if they're trolling or half believe their own bullshit but I don't say anything because I'm ultimately on their side and it's an amusing little dance number with staunch gun control proponents. I don't even bother with that.
It's a weapon of war, shooting someone anywhere near center-mass is certain death without immediate (miraculous) medical attention and US citizens should have the legal right to own them for the explicit purpose of killing any person, group or government entity that would attempt to bring harm upon them, their family or their livelihood. And yes, it can also be utilized for hunting deer and hogs. Trijicon even makes AR-15 scopes specifically for bagging white-tails.
Demonizing an AR-15/M-16 as a weapon of war reveals you really do have an anti-gun agenda.
You do realize that at the time, the musket was a modern weapon of war. Even the lowly sword was once a modern weapon of war.
Ever seen the devastation a sword can cause to the human body? Way worse than a 5.56mm. Watching Forged in Fire is a real eye-opener.
Shooting someone anywhere near the center of mass will be devastating, and even cause death, regardless of what weapon or caliber is used. Scary black rifles do no more damage than a wood-stock Browning Automatic Rifle.
Shooting someone with any high velocity round will cause the explosive effects we saw on GG, Huber and Rosembalm. It doesn't matter whether it comes from a Ruger Mini-14 or even a bolt-action hunting rifle.
The damage is caused by the round, not the gun firing it. If anything, Rittenhouse's experience shows why a semi-auto rifle with a high-capacity magazine is desirable.
Mythbusters did an episode where they explored the bulletproof water myth that says you can be protected from being shot by swimming underwater.
Turns out that all high velocity rounds, such as .223, .308, .30-06 and even .50BMG, will explode (disintegrate, really) upon hitting the surface of the water. (or, people)
Lower velocity cartridges, such as pistol rounds do not explode on the surface, but can penetrate about 5-6 feet.
Here's a video of Adam Savage explaining the results.