Colt AR-15

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapons
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:advertising
various optics
rails
aftermarket stocks
gptkbp:action gas-operated
gptkbp:barrel_length 16 to 20 inches
gptkbp:caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
gptkbp:controversy gun control debates
mass shootings
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in movies
featured in video games
symbol of gun rights advocacy
gptkbp:design_date gptkb:1956
gptkbp:feed_system magazine-fed
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Colt_AR-15_A2
gptkb:Colt_AR-15_A3
gptkb:Colt_AR-15_Sporter
gptkbp:historical_significance civilian market introduction in 1964
popularized in the Vietnam War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt AR-15
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:legal_status restricted in some countries
varies by state in the U. S.
gptkbp:length 32 to 36 inches
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning
requires lubrication
requires inspection of parts
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:marketed_as target rifle
sporting rifle
varmint rifle
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:U._S._military
U. S. law enforcement
various civilian shooters
gptkbp:performance high accuracy
modular design
low recoil
gptkbp:range effective range of 500 meters
gptkbp:rate_of_fire 45 rounds per minute (semi-automatic)
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkb:M16
gptkb:AR-10
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
trigger safety
drop safety
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:civilians
gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:military
gptkbp:weight 6.5 to 7.5 lbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Colt_firearms
gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5