Colt AR-15 platform

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf firearm platform
gptkbp:action direct impingement gas-operated
gptkbp:caliber gptkb:5.56×45mm_NATO
gptkb:.223_Remington
gptkbp:category modular firearm platform
gptkbp:civilianDesignation gptkb:Colt_AR-15
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Eugene_Stoner
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Picatinny_rail
modular design
rotating bolt
aluminum receiver
detachable magazine
telescoping stock
synthetic furniture
pistol grip
gptkbp:feedSystem detachable magazine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Colt AR-15 platform
gptkbp:influenced AR-15 style rifle
civilian AR-15 rifles
various international derivatives
gptkbp:introduced 1964
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Colt's_Manufacturing_Company
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Colt_AR-15
Colt Carbine
Colt Sporter
gptkbp:militaryDesignation gptkb:M4
gptkb:M16
gptkbp:notableFor controversy in gun control debates
basis for many modern sporting rifles
widespread civilian use
gptkbp:notableVariant gptkb:M16_rifle
gptkb:M4_carbine
Colt AR-15 Sporter
Colt AR-15A2
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Colt_Canada_C8
gptkb:ArmaLite_AR-15
gptkb:Colt_Canada_C7
gptkb:Stoner_63
gptkbp:type shooting
select-fire rifle
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkb:military
civilians
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Vietnam_War
various military conflicts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Law_Enforcement_Carbine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7