Federal Judge Rules AR-15s as ‘Weapons of War’ in Landmark Decision
San Francisco — A recent federal court ruling has once again cast the spotlight on the AR-15, a weapon frequently at the center of the nation’s gun control debate. The decision declared that the AR-15 rifle qualifies as a weapon of war, echoing arguments often made by advocates of stricter gun legislation that these types of firearms belong on battlefields, not in civilian hands. The ruling by the U.S. District Judge comes at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with the fallout of numerous mass shootings, many of which have involved the AR-15. This … Read more