What is an "Assault Rifle"

Assault rifles are a growing concern in the U.S. Nearly every day walking around my college campus, a group of students are infuriated about how assault weapons are still legal for citizens to own. However, when asked what an assault rifle is, most students fail to come up with a solid answer. 

According to a local Los Angeles news station (KTBS ABC Shreveport, LA.), an assault rifle is defined as a civilian owned, military style rifle with a telescoping stock for close quarters, a pistol hand grip, a flash suppressor, typically semi-automatic capable, can hold over 10 rounds and has a bayonet mount. Assault rifles typically have a matte black finish and can be fired quickly with each pull of the trigger. Below is a description of a rifle that is considered an assault rifle. 

The United States congress considers an "Assault Weapon" any rifle that contains at least two of the features listed above. Should these rifles be banned from the American public or is it a constitutional right to own one? 

Citation:

Cengage Broadcast. “What IS an Assault Rifle?” What IS an Assault Rifle?, KTBS ABC Shreveport, LA, 23 Jan. 2013, www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/10833/3913542?cpt=8&title=cengage_broadcast&wpid=6424.