Last night (Sunday, June 4, 2023) on WCCO news I heard the report of the Hudson WI standoff and the news reporter said the offender had an 'automatic rifle'. Words have meaning. Other outlets said the offender had a 'hunting rifle' and I think the same WCCO news story ALSO used the term 'hunting rifle' in the same story they used 'automatic rifle'.
This is the second time in a couple months my admittedly fuzzy memory has heard WCCO use the term 'automatic rifle' when there is no other indication or report that the firearm involved was anything but a semi-automatic.
Is my tin foil hat on too tight (I admit to this being possible) or is WCCO deliberately trying to stir up anti-gun sentiments?