Timothy D. Lytton, a law professor at Georgia State University whose research focuses on gun violence, noted that perceptions of the AR-15 seemed to change starting in the 1990s. For years, firearm ...

An Illinois gunmaker is again advertising its AR-15 rifle for kids ... to assist adults wishing to supervise the introduction of hunting and shooting sports to the next generation of responsible ...

It’s unquestionably one the best AR-15-compatible cartridges for varmints ... became an iconic varmint hunting cartridge. And while the 22 Hornet delivers much more energy than the 17 HMR ...

While the topic of which is best suited for home defense is hotly debated, one platform that many Americans have turned to is the AR-15, as well ... as there are also varmint loads that could ...

The NRA said "the AR-15 has soared in popularity" because it's "customizable, adaptable, reliable and accurate." It is also versatile and can be used for "sport shooting, hunting and self-defense ...

sporting activities and hunting." Professor Grant Reeher, an expert in gun policy at Syracuse University, expressed a similar view on the AR-15's appeal, calling the weapon "ergonomic, easy to ...

It's also used by thousands of Americans every day for hunting and target shooting. An "AR-15 style" weapon was also used in the racially motivated killings of three Black people in a ...

The rifle was irrelevant to a gun culture that championed responsible hunting and marksmanship. What would eventually help generate spectacular sales for the AR-15 was far more base: appeals to ...

As Democrats and other critics push to restrict AR-15 sales, some Republicans have argued that the rifles are needed for hunting. When Vice asked Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) last month why Americans ...

Fall brings hunting seasons with it ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. You cannot use an AR-15 to hunt, unless you've equipped it with only five rounds or less. The FWC says that ...

But for someone who is new to varmint shooting, or who really wants to go hard into hunting with thermal scopes or who participates in competitions where you want every advantage you can squeeze from ...