That sounds steep. But look at the cost of some of Daniel Defense’s AR-10 rifles. Most models are just under $3,000, with a few crossing that threshold. Want a semi-auto .300 Win. Mag.?

It's the civilian variation of the ArmaLite AR-15, a variant of the AR-10 designed by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s, that was extremely lightweight, easy to care for and highly adaptable.

The weapon, an AR-15-style rifle, was used to help identify the shooter. Since the end of the Assault Weapons Ban in 2004, the AR-15 has become one of America's most popular firearms.