Videos tagged with AR-15A2

This entry details the acquisition and transport of an AR-15A2 by a student in rural Alaska. It highlights the cultural context of firearm ownership in Aniak, where purchasing a rifle from a teacher and carrying it to school was a normalized experience. The narrative emphasizes the practical integration of firearms into daily life in remote Alaskan communities.

This guide outlines a practical accuracy course for the M16A2, requiring two hits on steel targets from 150 to 500 yards. It emphasizes compensating for windage at longer ranges by holding the front sight post and highlights the rifle's effectiveness at 500 yards, a standard for Marine Corps qualification. The drill is designed to test and improve marksmanship skills with iron sights under realistic conditions.

This expert guide from NRA Publications details the U.S. M16A2 rifle, highlighting its development, key improvements over previous models, and specific features. Mark A. Keefe IV and other firearm historians discuss its barrel modifications for M203 compatibility, the 'birdcage' flash hider, forward assist, brass deflector, improved rear sight, and the shift to 3-round burst fire. The entry emphasizes the rifle's optimization for the M855 cartridge and its historical significance.