The history of the AR-15 and how it became a symbol of American gun culture

[Della]

"Whether considered an assault rifle or America’s rifle, the AR-15 is emblematic of gun culture in the United States. Gun enthusiasts herald it for its versatility and power, whereas gun control advocates loathe its role in so many mass shootings.

The gunmen in two recent mass shootings, in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, both used AR-15-style weapons. It was the same gun type used to kill children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012, concertgoers in Las Vegas in 2017, and teenagers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.

The AR-15 has a storied history. Over the years, it has evolved to become one of the most popular firearms in the U.S. — and the weapon of choice for mass shooters. Despite its lethal reputation, little has been done on the federal or state level to regulate this type of rifle."

https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2 ... f-firearm/

[Lemons]

A rifle just killed three policemen and their dog plus seriously wounded three more police just yesterday in redneck Kentucky. They were serving a protective order, he was waiting for them and opened fire. That was not a weapon of protection. I think these are some of the saddest stories on gun violence in America.


https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/us/k ... shadow-als