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AR-15–style rifle

An AR-15–style rifle is a lightweight semi-automatic rifle based on or similar to the Colt AR-15 design. The Colt model removed the selective fire feature of its predecessor, the original ArmaLite AR-15, which is a scaled-down derivative of the AR-10 design (by Eugene Stoner). It is closely related to the military M16 rifle.

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Hunting

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AR-15–style rifle

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related to Production and sales · 15
AR-15–style rifle → Although Colt, AR-15, AR-15 Sporter, Colt, Colt AR-15, From, In, Initial, M4, Military, Remington, SP1, The, These, While
related to United States · 13
AR-15–style rifle → According, American, AR-15, AR-15-style, Las Vegas, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Most, Pew Research, Robb Elementary School, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Sutherland Springs, United States, US
related to Gas systems · 11
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15-type, ArmaLite AR-18, HK416, MR556, Other AR-15, Some AR-15, Such, The, This, This Stoner, To
related to Compliance with state or local restrictions · 9
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15, FightLite SCR, It, Monte Carlo, Nearly, New York City, Some AR-15, The SCR, While AR-15
related to Hunting · 9
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15, Collapsible, Construction, Hunters, If, Many, Positioning, Remington, Several
related to Modularity and customization · 9
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15, As, Barbie Dolls, Due, Guys, LEGOs, Swiss Army, These, While
related to Left-handed users · 8
AR-15–style rifle → Ambidextrous, AR-15, Army, M16A2, Most, Right-side, The, When
related to New Zealand · 6
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15, As, Christchurch, Friday Prayer, March, New Zealand
is a · 1
AR-15–style rifle → lightweight semi-automatic rifle based on or similar to the Colt AR-15 design
related to Folding stocks · 1
AR-15–style rifle → AR-15

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AR-15–style rifleis alightweight semi-automatic rifle based on or similar to the Colt AR-15 design0.90text
.22 LRinstance ofbut many variants have been produced in different calibers0.80text
9mm or .22 utilize simple blowback or delayed blowback operating principles instead of the default direct impingement/internal-piston based operating systeminstance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
as insufficient gas pressure or volume is produced by the round to cycle the actioninstance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
or the simpler blowback system is sufficientinstance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
may allow removal of the rear buffer tubeinstance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
spring.Compliance with state or local restrictionsSome AR-15instance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
springinstance ofSome of these firearms chambered in smaller calibers0.80text
free floating hand guards that increased accuracyinstance ofwhich allowed scopes and sighting devices to be easily mounted as well as new features0.80text
AR-15–style riflerelated to Compliance with state or local restrictionsSome AR-150.60section
AR-15–style riflerelated to Compliance with state or local restrictionsNearly0.60section
AR-15–style riflerelated to Compliance with state or local restrictionsAR-150.60section

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