AR-15 rifle

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf shooting
gptkbp:accessible adjustable stocks
flash suppressors
foregrips
pistol grips
rails for attachments
suppressors (where legal)
gptkbp:action gas-operated
rotating bolt
gptkbp:aftermarketSupport extensive
gptkbp:barrelLength typically 16 inches (civilian)
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:5.56×45mm_NATO
gptkb:.223_Remington
gptkbp:civilianVersion gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Armalite
gptkbp:feedSystem detachable magazine
gptkbp:fireModes select-fire (military variants)
semi-automatic only (civilian)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AR-15 rifle
gptkbp:introducedIn 1959
gptkbp:legalStatus varies by country and state
gptkbp:magazineCapacity typically 20 or 30 rounds
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Armalite
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Colt_AR-15
gptkbp:material aluminum receiver
synthetic furniture
gptkbp:militaryBranch gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:America's_Rifle
gptkbp:notableFor modularity
controversy in gun control debates
popularity in civilian market
gptkbp:patentSoldTo gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:AR-10_rifle
gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkbp:totalProduced since 1960s
gptkbp:touristAttraction iron sights
optics (optional)
gptkbp:type shooting
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:law_enforcement
civilians
military (as M16/M4 variants)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:hunting
self-defense
sport shooting
mass shootings (notoriety)
gptkbp:weight approximately 6.5 pounds (unloaded)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6