Assault weapon
The ‘most popular rifle in America’ was used in the country’s latest shooting
The National Rifle Association has called the AR-15 the “most popular rifle in America” and estimates Americans own more than 8 million of them. The NRA says the gun is popular because it’s “customizable, adaptable, reliable and accurate.” Those features may also explain why it’s also become a weapon of choice for mass shootings.
A Liberal’s Case for Guns
Whenever there is a mass shooting in America, whether in a school, a mall, or a temple, the debate over gun rights and gun control heats up. Author Craig Whitney is the author of “Living with Guns: A Liberal’s Case for the Second Amendment.” Craig considers himself a political liberal, but his beliefs concerning the right to […]