The chief architect behind ArmaLite's weapons designs was Eugene Stoner, a young man in his thirties with a knack for weapons design. Instead of producing weapons themselves, ArmaLite focused on weapons design. Originally, the company focused on weapons design, rather than manufacture. The small arms company received its funding from the Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation, the company that would soon become Fairchild-Republic, a major manufacturer of military aircraft for the U.S. The company was founded by George Sullivan, who worked as the patent counsel for the Lockheed Corporation (today Lockheed Martin). The ArmaLite Company traces its humble beginnings back to the early 1950's in Hollywood, California. The "AR" in the name, however, stands for the name of the manufacturer: ArmaLite. Ironically enough, the AR-15 fits both of these descriptions: it's a military style rifle that was illegal during the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban. This shouldn't be confused with the term "Assault Weapon," a legal term for a specific class of illegal firearm during the years 1994 to 2004.
Today, we are going to take you through the history of this iconic American weapon, from its inception in 1959 to the present day.Ī common misconception about the AR-15 is that "AR" stands for "assault rifle," a phrase that stems from the German " Sturmgewehr" ("Storm" or "assault" rifle) used in World War II propaganda posters and later applied to military-style weapons. You might know it better as an M-16, the U.S. The ArmaLite 15 is a classic assault rifle.
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