Does applying this automatic rule ignore or misinterpret this Court's caselaw, given the variety of items that are classified as dangerous weapons and the variety of ways those weapons can be used?

Question Presented for Review At least five federal appellate courts, including the Ninth Circuit, have determined the use of a dangerous weapon automatically transforms assault into a crime of violence. Does applying this automatic rule ignore or misinterpret this Court’s caselaw, given the variety of items that are classified as dangerous weapons and the variety of ways those weapons can be used? ii