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[–] 11 points 2 years ago (1 child)

If the AR is for the AR-15, then you're mistaken on the meaning. That doesn't stand for assault rifle. It's for Armalite, the original developer of the gun.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Armalite Rifle Assault Rifle is a bit clumsy. But people get so intensely hung up on the jargon because they're angry the conversation is even happening.

    Guy with a locker full of guns shits the bed when his son goes on a murder spree, and then we all get an earful about how we don't know enough about guns to understand why he was a reckless owner.

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