WaPo: "the AR15 was invented for Nazi infantry"
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It would be correct that Germany first used the term Assault Rifle (Sturmgewehr) but I fail to see how an AR15 in any way can be termed as an Assault Rifle.
It's like comparing a Learjet to an F15
This is something a lot of people overlook. While I agree an "AR style" rifle does not denote an "assault weapon" in and of itself, the original AR 15/Colt SP1, WAS an assault rifle by design. It was designed for the sole purpose of replacing the M14 as the main infantry rifle of the US Army. That's what I'm referring to here. I'm not agreeing with the moron who wrote this article, I'm pointing out their ignorance and lack of research on the topic.
I was using AR 15 in the context of what most people commonly refer to these days as an AR 15.
But I'm always happy to be educated further, so thanks for that.