<P> Since 2010 , AR - 15 style rifles have become one of the `` most beloved and most vilified rifles '' in the United States , according to the New York Times . It has been promoted as `` America 's rifle '' by the National Rifle Association . It has been used in many mass shootings in the United States . The Federal Assault Weapons Ban restricted the Colt AR - 15 and derivatives from 1994 - 2004 , although it did not affect rifles with fewer features . There are an estimated 10 - 12 million in circulation in the United States . </P>
<P> Since 2010 , AR - 15 style rifles have become one of the `` most beloved and most vilified rifles '' in the United States , according to the New York Times . It has been promoted as `` America 's rifle '' by the National Rifle Association . It has been used in many mass shootings in the United States . The Federal Assault Weapons Ban restricted the Colt AR - 15 and derivatives from 1994 - 2004 , although it did not affect rifles with fewer features . There are an estimated 10 - 12 million in circulation in the United States . </P>
how many ar 15 type rifles in america
how many ar 15 type rifles in america
an estimated 10 - 12 million
an estimated 10 - 12 million