Yahoo

Here's how the polarizing M16 or AR-15 rifle went from a symbol of America's lost war in Vietnam to being owned by about 16 million Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To anti-gun advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Experts estimate approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one of ...
Yahoo

How the polarizing AR-15 rifle went from inspiring a centerpiece of the Vietnam War to being owned by millions of Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To gun-control advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one AR-15, according ...
Time

How the AR-15 Rifle Became America’s Most Dangerous Weapon

The Allen mall shooting on May 6 was the 199th mass shooting of 2023, marking the most recent incident in which a gunman chose to use an AR-15 style rifle during the tragic event. Referred to as the ...
The Washington Post

Flannel, muddy girl camo and man cards. See the ads used to sell the AR-15.

The Colt AR-15 looked more like a laser blaster than dad’s trusty rifle when it hit the market in 1964. It was made from aluminum and plastic, not the heavier metals and wood used in traditional ...