Tens of millions of AR-15 rifles and similar variants are in the hands of US gun enthusiasts By Bernd Debusmann Jr

BBC News, Washington

When it comes to America’s vast gun culture, no weapon has become as ubiquitous – or controversial – as the AR-15, a gun that is both lauded as "America’s Rifle" and vilified as the weapon of choice for mass shooters. The gun, early versions of which became available in the 1950s, is one of the most popular among American gun owners, with tens of millions currently in circulation. By some estimates, one in 20 Americans owns […]

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