“According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearms trade industry association, modern sporting rifles, like AR-15-style rifles, are the most common firearm in the country.
The NSSF’s research shows that there are over 16 million AR-15 and AKs in America today. That number might actually be higher because firearms built from 80 percent lowers are not tracked by the firearms industry.
Part of the reason the AR-15 is popular has to do with the customization factor. They’re modular, meaning
“They are offered a wide variety of calibers and the design of the firearm allows beginners to quickly master safe and accurate marksmanship skills,” Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president, told Guns.com. “Modern sporting rifles are the choice for millions of Americans for hunting, recreational target shooting and self-defense.”
By Beth Baumann
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