I shoulda used a slash not 'and'Carthage?! What were you doing, fighting in the Punic Wars?
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Dick's Sporting Goods is apparently destroying all unsold ARs they pulled off the shelves nation wide. Because that's gonna be an expensive decision, since I'm sure their loss insurance isn't going to even consider covering that.
The Colt AR-15 has been on the civilian market for 53 years (since 1964), and AR-15 pattern rifles made by companies other than Colt have been for 40 years (since 1977, when Stoner's patent on the AR-15 gas system expired). Sales of the AR-15 to civilians even predates background checks (Gun Control Act of 1968).
I'm sure their marketing department has considered the long term viability of their business.
Just out of interest, I would like to know what kind of fire power you could buy in ... let's say 1978, at a local sporting goods store?
Here is what the Googles reports back:
When was the first shooting death associated with an AR-15? 1982. So 18yrs and no deaths.
Seems like something else is going here, and it's not just availability.
Credit wasn't as readily available and the rifles were more expensive. Before 10 years ago you couldn't buy a decent AR for under a grand. Now you can get them for $450.
When was the first shooting death associated with an AR-15? 1982. So 18yrs and no deaths.
Seems like something else is going here, and it's not just availability.