The text section explains, among other things, the development of the assault rifle, ranging from constructions such as the Sturmgewehr 44 to the weapon families of AK-47 and AR-15/M 16 via FN-FAL and HK G3 to the futuristic XM 8 from "Heckler & Koch". All this also includes the life stories of the inventors. Technical peculiarities and rarities are described as well as the often very complicated ways of procurement. The booklet also addresses collectors of decorative versions, weapon accessories and militaria as well as sport shooters. The booklet also deals with compressed air and softair versions; legal issues are discussed and explained in separate sections.
