How the AR-15 became the bestselling rifle in the U.S.
Podcast:Fresh Air Published On: Thu Apr 20 2023 Description: Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel explains how the AR-15 was adapted from the M16 military combat automatic rifle, and how it became an icon of gun culture and a favored weapon for mass shooters. John Powers reviews the Apple TV+ series Drops of God.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy