The reasons people own firearms, in general, will be somewhat mirrored by the reasons to own an AR-15. A preference for this particular type of firearm, however, goes above and beyond the general reasoning behind firearm ownership – which only makes sense. There are many firearms to choose from, and here are reasons to own an AR-15.

What Makes an AR-15 So Special?

In the United States, this type of firearm became the "most vilified and most loved rifle" as of 2010. The National Rifle Association refers to it as "America's Rifle.” So right there, you've got a couple of good reasons why you might choose an AR-15 over other types of firearms.

A Little Bit about AR-15s

In the late 1950s, the first AR-15 was developed by ArmaLite for the military. But, in 1959, Colt Manufacturing Company bought the trademarks and patents to the Armalite AR-15 and AR-10. Why do so many manufacturers make AR-15-style rifles today? Doesn't Colt have something to say about that? Here's the thing – in 1977, most AR-15 patents expired. That opened the door for numerous manufacturers to produce Colt AR-15 copies under different names. The AR-15 name trademark, however, is retained by Colt.

Technically, any semi-automatic, lightweight rifle similar to or based on the design of a Colt AR-15 is an AR-15-style rifle.

Why Should You Own an AR-15?

Though there are a vast array of reasons someone may want to own an AR-15, here are the top 10:

• Notoriety – It's “America's Rifle,” as stated earlier.
• Encourages Female Shooters – Both men and women like the "cool factor" of the AR-15. Female shooters, or first-timers, don't have to worry about the "kick" of a rifle because an AR-15 has a soft recoil. It's fun to customize and a pleasure to shoot.
• Be Prepared for Disaster – You don't have to be a doomsday prepper/survivalist to feel the need to be prepared for a disaster. Stuff happens. You might as well have the right kind of firearm to protect yourself and your family in an all-out emergency.
• Shooting Competitively – For a variety of competitive shooting sports, the AR-15 platform is excellent.
• Ranch/Farm Use – For predator control and various other uses, ranchers and farmers love to carry this excellent all-round rifle. Good magazine capacity combines with excellent accuracy.
• Those Who Love to Tinker – From hundreds of sources, you can find aftermarket upgrades and parts if you’d like to tinker with your AR-15. It's simple to work on, courtesy of its easily understandable operation system.
• Hunting – Both the AR-10 and AR-15 are ideal hunting rifles. They’re good for predator or varmint hunting and can make good deer rifles with the proper ammunition.
• Learning/Teaching – To teach the skill of rifle shooting and accuracy to youngsters, there is no better rifle, thanks to the low recoil and simple operation of an AR-15.
• Recreation/Fun – Few rifles today can rival the fun you can have with an AR-15. Punch some holes in paper at the range for an enjoyable outing with a friend or alone. From long-range precision shooting to short-range plinking, this firearm makes it easy to hit targets and is fun to use.
• Self-Defense – Don't ever let anyone convince you that AR-15s are not appropriate as a weapon to defend your home with. Those people are mistaken. An AR-15 semi-automatic weapon can help protect your family and your property from all the real threats in America today. It's reliable. It's accurate, and it's easy to use.

When You're Ready to Purchase Your AR-15, Trust TacOp

You don't have to search the world over to find quality AR-15s. You need to look no further, in fact, than TacOp Shop. In addition to looking at individual rifles, clips, scopes, magazines, and more, be sure to examine the numerous kits/packages that are available.

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