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AR-15 rifle: Understanding the weapon used in Trump shooter incident

​AR-15 rifle used by Trump shooter​
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​AR-15 rifle used by Trump shooter​
An AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle was used by Thomas Mathew Croocks to shoot at former US President Donald Trump.
​America's Rifle​
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​America's Rifle​
The AR-15, dubbed “America’s rifle” by the National Rifle Association, is frequently used in mass shootings and is one of the most common weapons in the US.
​Customizable​
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​Customizable​
AR-15 rifles are often modified with easily available scopes and accessories, enhancing the lethality even for untrained shooters.
​Ammunition​
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​Ammunition​
This rifle can fire various rounds, including .22-caliber and .308-caliber, but typically fires a 5.56-millimeter round with an effective range of 500 to 800 yards.
​Legal Restrictions​
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​Legal Restrictions​
The sale and possession of AR-15-type rifles and similar military-style semiautomatic weapons are banned in nine states: Washington, California, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois, and Delaware.
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