Yahoo

Here's how the polarizing M16 or AR-15 rifle went from a symbol of America's lost war in Vietnam to being owned by about 16 million Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To anti-gun advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Experts estimate approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one of ...
The National Interest

How the M16 Assault Rifle Became an American Legend

Here’s What You Need to Know: Thanks to its smaller cartridge, the M16 in automatic fire mode produced shot groups half the size of the bigger rifle. The M16 rifle is one of the most iconic weapons of ...
Yahoo

How the polarizing AR-15 rifle went from inspiring a centerpiece of the Vietnam War to being owned by millions of Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To gun-control advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one AR-15, according ...
The National Interest

The Story Behind the Legendary M16 Rifle

Here’s What You Need to Remember:The obvious advantages of the M16 over the larger, heavier M14 in Vietnam, as well as the large number of U.S. troops deployed to Southeast Asia, led to further ...
American Rifleman

The M16 Is A Good Rifle, Says A Veteran Of 82 Patrols

This article, by Capt. William L. Smith, originally appeared in the January 1969 issue of THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN, predecessor to American Rifleman. To subscribe to today's monthly magazine, visit NRA’s ...
IGN

Gun Expert Reacts to the M16 in Call of Duty, Tarkov, and More

Gun Expert Reacts to the M16 in Call of Duty, Tarkov, and More Watch a firearm and weapons expert react to the iconic M16 in video games! From Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, to Escape from Tarkov, ...