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Commonly Owned: Over 24 Million AR15 & AK Rifles In Circulation

MSRs remain the most-popular selling centerfire semiautomatic rifle in the USA. There are more MSRs in circulation today than Ford F-Series trucks on the road.

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On Jul 21, 2022
Commonly Owned: Over 24 Million AR15 & AK Rifles In Circulation https://t.co/LomT52YI7w https://t.co/Sqvt5UAV8h
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Commonly Owned: Over 24 Million AR15 & AK Rifles In Circulation

Commonly Owned: Over 24 Million AR15 & AK Rifles In Circulation

MSRs remain the most-popular selling centerfire semiautomatic rifle in the USA. There are more MSRs in circulation today than Ford F-Series trucks on the road.

Commonly Owned: NSSF Announces Over 24 Million MSRs in Circulation

Commonly Owned: NSSF Announces Over 24 Million MSRs in Circulation

NSSF updated the industry estimate of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) in circulation in the United States to 24,446,000 since 1990.

Record 2.8 Million AR-15 And AK-Style Rifles Entered U.S. Circulation In 2020, Gun Group Says

Record 2.8 Million AR-15 And AK-Style Rifles Entered U.S. Circulation In 2020, Gun Group Says

Despite controversy, AR-15 and AK-style guns have soared in popularity in recent years, with a record-breaking 2.8 million manufactured or imported in the U.S. in 2020, minus exports.

All-American Killer: How the AR-15 Became Mass Shooters’ Weapon of Choice

All-American Killer: How the AR-15 Became Mass Shooters’ Weapon of Choice

An assault rifle designed for the battlefield has become a windfall for the gun industry and common in mass shootings

After another massacre, one gunmaker maintains a familiar silence

After another massacre, one gunmaker maintains a familiar silence

Gunmakers hope their weapons isn't behind a mass shooting.

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

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

The weapon’s initials stands for 'Armalite Rifle,' but the name has turned into an umbrella term for this type of semi-automatic weapon.

Editor’s Notebook: “Military Looking” AR-15 and Other Notes

Editor’s Notebook: “Military Looking” AR-15 and Other Notes

It’s been a month of dueling narratives, gun control vs. a little gun control vs. “the deal’s off.” Add to that a bit of “no more ammo” vs. “we never said that … yet.” As conflicting ...

The AP Tells Media Outlets to Stop Referring To All Guns As Assault Weapons

The AP Tells Media Outlets to Stop Referring To All Guns As Assault Weapons

UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect a comment from National Rifle Association spokesman Lars Dalseide. The Stylebook’s weapons entry offers guidance on terms including ...

Firearms Policy Coalition launches attack on NY’s “assault weapons” ban

Firearms Policy Coalition launches attack on NY’s “assault weapons” ban

The war on America’s rifle might be coming to an end sooner than later. At least the viable war. We’ve already reported about the GVR on the Maryland case, with the Supreme Court telling ...

The ‘Trump Slump’: With a Friend in the White House, Gun Sales Sag

The ‘Trump Slump’: With a Friend in the White House, Gun Sales Sag

Turbocharged by the threat of bans and restrictions, U.S. weapons sales accelerated during the Obama administration, especially for the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle. An industry that thrived ...

‘You know what these are for’: How EBay sellers dodge its assault weapons ban

‘You know what these are for’: How EBay sellers dodge its assault weapons ban

After a Times investigation and pressure from Congress, EBay changed its policies to make it harder to sell parts and accessories for assault rifles. Enforcement remains spotty.

Black rifles are the favorite of mass shooters. To save lives, these guns have to go.

Black rifles are the favorite of mass shooters. To save lives, these guns have to go.

In the wake of the latest horrific school slaying, the time has come to ban AR-15s, the assault rifles used in nearly all mass shootings.