AR-15
AmericanEtymology
Origin of AR-15
First recorded in 1960–65; shortening of ArmaLite Rifle, not of assault rifle ( def. ), as commonly thought
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I did, a custom-built AR-15 rifle, at a North Carolina shooting range.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
His father even bought him the AR-15 as a Christmas present.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026
Ramos’ choice of the Daniel Defense AR-15 was intentional, the lawsuit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
Officials accuse him of allowing his son to possess an AR-15 style rifle.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2024
The gun rack, set between two of the eight windows, held a Remington shotgun, a Colt AR-15 assault rifle, a tear-gas gun, and many rounds of ammunition.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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