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Salesman Ryan Martinez clears the chamber of an AR-15 at Ready Gunner, a gun store in Provo, Utah.

The ‘most popular rifle in America’ was used in the country’s latest shooting

Culture

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.

Claudia Vidanes aims a Phatom Strike AR-15, a custom gun designed by her father, Jojo Vidanes, who is the president of the Norco Running Gun Club in California.

At this Filipino gun club, shooting is just part of the heritage

Sports

As gun control debate rages, Switzerland offers interesting correlation — but is it real?

Global Politics

Mexican Artist Pedro Reyes Transforms Firearms into Musical Instruments

Swiss Worry About ‘Americanization’ of Gun Debate

Conflict & Justice
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Gun Violence: Virtually a Thing of the Past in Japan

Arts, Culture & Media

Authorities in Japan have made it very difficult for most of the country’s citizens to own guns. As a result, they’ve virtually eliminated shooting deaths.

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