The Reload - Over 24.4 Million AR-15s, AK-47s in Civilian Hands

AR-15s are becoming even more popular.

More than 4.5 million ARs. AKs, and similar rifles were bought by American civilians since the last time their circulation was estimated, according to a new report. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the gun industry’s trade group, found there are now at least 24,446,000 of the guns in civilian hands. It said 2.7 million were produced or imported in 2020 alone–the most for any year on record.

“This is a truly significant figure that demonstrates – again – the popularity of this commonly-owned style of rifle,” Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President, said in a statement. “The firearm industry responds to market demand and this shows that during the elevated period of firearm sales that began in 2020, this particular style of rifle is the top choice for law-abiding citizens for hunting, recreational shooting and self-defense.”

Read the rest of the article here...

Also, check our our feature on The Reload…

Stephen Gutowski of The Reload Talks Gun Control & Firearms Journalism

Did you find this article useful?

Let the author know with a 5 star rating!

Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 4

No votes so far! Your rating will help us continue to provide valuable and interesting content.

Jared Reston - Training & the AR-15 for Law Enforcement ARBuildJunkie recently spoke with Jared Reston of Reston Group about the AR-15's vital role in law enforcement and just how critical it is for LEOs to seek out their own…
AR-15 Precision Long Range Shooting Basics AR-15 Precision Long Range Shooting? We reached out to the man who literally wrote the book on the subject, former Army Ranger sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner. His book, is…
Precision Rifle Shooting Tips - Fundamentals for Success… We expand beyond the basics to learn some more advanced tips for precision shooting, and what it takes to take your shooting to the next level. We discuss the importance…
Proposed Gun Rule Updates with Stephen Gutowski of the… We recently sat down with Stephen Gutowski of The Reload in early 2022 to get updates on the pistol brace ban proposal, the proposed rule broadening the definition of firearm…
Unforced Errors & AR-15 Mistakes to Avoid with Mark Smith of… Simple mistakes mental mistakes and bad gear choices may be holding you back from becoming a better shooter and a more capable armed citizen. To learn simple, practical areas where…
Special Purpose Rifle (SPR) Basics with Ridgeline Just what is a "Special Purpose Rifle" or SPR and why are these sorts of AR builds becoming increasingly popular? To find out more we reached out to Alex Hartmann…

Related Posts: