Ever since the Clinton administration any rifle that was black or mostly black was seen by the anti-self-defense/anti-gunners as "an assault rifle." The fear-mongering from the Left was seemingly endless. "We MUST eliminate all black rifles for they are more dangerous than rifles with wooden stocks." These kooks were able to convince much of the ignorant public that the color of a rifle determined it's purpose. Such silliness is finally losing vogue amidst modern-America's more informed public. That's good news for normal Americans and bad news for Left-leaning dunderheads.
Survey: black rifles are the most popular gun since the lever 30-30
out of the shadows
Like so many things these days it’s quite ironic: the so-called “black” rifles that have caused such a stir since the Clinton Administration are now proving themselves some of the most popular shooting tools among active shooters today.
Once mislabeled as “assault rifles”, the AR platform firearms name actually came from the original company that developed the rifle design back in the 1950s — Armalite Company created the AR-15 design which eventually became the military M-16 and the current M-4 in a fully automatic version intended for military service.
A new nationwide survey conducted for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) was an attempt at the first comprehensive look at ownership and use of modern sporting rifles indicates that 8.9 million Americans went target shooting with AR-style rifles in 2009. The survey also reported that these participants in sport shooting using the AR rifles were the most active shooters among all types of sport shooters.
Black Rifles out of the ShadowsThe AR rifle makes for a perfect defense firearm for farmers, ranchers, timber cruisers, and property owners of all kinds. Some people shudder when I mention this role, but given the world we live in today, confronting trespassers, poachers, and thieves is not all that uncommon in rural areas.
Sales of AR rifles continue to be brisk. So, black rifles are officially out of the closet. I think the minute you shoot one you will be hooked, especially now that the same rifle can be configured to fire cheap .22 rimfire ammo. They are fun to shoot, and fun to deck out with accessories. Check one out at the next gun show or local dealer.