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Original ATF AR-15 Classification Refutes Claim that Rifle ‘Not Meant’ for Civilians

[T]he magazine, unsurprisingly to anyone familiar with its anti-gun bent, attempted to bolster a claim that “these rifles were meant for the military, not civilians.”

Story Behind the M16 Comic Book Manual

A 29-page manual was issued in the form of a comic book, presumably to make sure it got read and not discarded like most standard, dry military manuals.

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Rise of the M-16 Rifle…& Political Skullduggery

Perhaps LBJ and McNamara thought the military would abandon the M-16 quickly after the Vietnam War. The M-16 was never meant to be America’s battle rifle; it was just a favor to a friend.

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Remembering The Air Force General Who Helped Usher In The M16 Rifle

How an Air Force general helped bring the AR-15 rifle to the U.S. military, which would go on to inspire the M16 rifle and change the face of military arms forever.

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FightLite announces next generation polymer ammunition for MCR

Florida-based Fightlight Industries, a division of ARES Defense Systems, announced the creation of new, lightweight polymer ammunition designed to pair with the company’s MCR platform.

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