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A Frequent Misconception is That the "AR" in AR-15 Stands for "assault Rifle." It Does ... - Latest Tweet by Snopes.com
The latest Tweet by snopes.com states, 'A frequent misconception is that the "AR" in AR-15 stands for "assault rifle." It does not. AR stands for ArmaLite Rifle, reflecting the company name of the original manufacturer of the weapon. ...'
A frequent misconception is that the "AR" in AR-15 stands for "assault rifle." It does not.
AR stands for ArmaLite Rifle, reflecting the company name (ArmaLite) of the original manufacturer of the weapon. https://t.co/z5tEj0pCJJ— snopes.com (@snopes) January 19, 2023
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