even according to the Brady bill which was written by liberals...... doesnt even classify an sks as an assault rifle............. Also the Saiga's were manufactured after the brady bill and donnot have any of the features which would classify a rifle as a quote assault rifle. I am highly irritated that the media said vang had an assault rifle. According to the brady bill a firearm must have atleast (3) of the following features to be classified as an assault rifle: detachable magazine, thumbhole/pistol grip, Flash supressor, bayonet lug, and/or folding/collapsable stock. Do you see 3 or even just 2 of these features on the Saiga sporter??????? A BIG FAT NO!!!!! According to us and the liberals this rifle is not an assault rifle. But I guess the media knows all.............. And the majority of americans are so dumb they'll believe anyting they see on TV or read in the news paper.