If we use these "non sporting type" rifles in a "sporting" manner then would that start to change their image? How can some politician claim my FS2000 is not a "sporting type firearm" and have it banned, if I've actually used it in a "sporting type" activity?
Personally, I consider 3-gun matches, tactical rifle matches etc to be a "sporting" use for a rifle, shotgun, or handgun. But I think the politicians only consider hunting to be a "sporting" use for firearms.
So, lets get tons of photos of black, red, and green rifles being used in a "sporting" manner. The more there are the harder they are to take away.