AR-15 rifles

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf shooting
gptkbp:action gas-operated
rotating bolt
gptkbp:aftermarketSupport extensive
gptkbp:barrelLength varies (commonly 16 inches)
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:5.56×45mm_NATO
gptkb:.223_Remington
gptkbp:controversy debate over civilian ownership
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:customizability highly customizable
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:television
movies
numerous video games
gptkbp:feedSystem detachable magazine
gptkbp:fireModes semi-automatic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AR-15 rifles
gptkbp:introducedIn 1959
gptkbp:legalStatus varies by country
gptkbp:lowerReceiverSerialized yes (in the US)
gptkbp:magazineCapacity 30 rounds
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:ArmaLite
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
various manufacturers
gptkbp:material aluminum receiver
synthetic furniture
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:America's_Rifle
gptkbp:notableVariant gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkb:M4_carbine
gptkbp:operatingSystem direct impingement
piston (some variants)
gptkbp:patentExpired 1977
gptkbp:popularFor one of the most popular rifles in the United States
gptkbp:rateOfFire semi-automatic (civilian)
select-fire (military variants)
gptkbp:recipient lower receiver
upper receiver
gptkbp:touristAttraction iron sights
optics (optional)
gptkbp:upperReceiverSerialized no
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:law_enforcement
civilians
military (as M16/M4 variants)
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:hunting
self-defense
sport shooting
mass shootings (controversially)
gptkbp:weight approximately 6-8 lbs (unloaded)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eagle_Arms
gptkb:M-LOK_handguard
gptkb:Adams_Arms
gptkb:Anderson_Manufacturing
gptkb:Bravo_Company_Manufacturing
gptkb:Bravo_Company_USA
gptkb:Palmetto_State_Armory
gptkb:Spikes_Tactical
gptkb:Stag_Arms
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8