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 ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

U.S. civilians own an estimated 20 million AR-15s. How the rifle became a political symbol

The AR-15, a rifle designed for American soldiers, has grown in popularity among civilians. The authors of "American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15" trace the history of the rifle and how it became ...
Austin American-Statesman

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

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 ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

Missouri adds the Hawken Rifle as a state symbol

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS — A new addition was made to ...
Wall Street Journal

A Divisive Symbol Behind Trump’s Attempted Assassination: The AR-15

The gun fired at Donald Trump on Saturday, the AR-15, is the most popular rifle in America. But it rarely has been used by snipers because of its limited range and relatively small bullet. The gun’s ...