What Does AR Stand For In AR-15 and What Is An Assault Rifles with Navy SEAL "Coch"

Published on July 26, 2022
Duration: 9:25

This video, presented by Navy SEAL 'Coch' from Tactical Hive, clarifies the meaning of 'AR' in AR-15 as 'ArmaLite Rifle' and defines what constitutes an 'assault rifle'. It traces the origins of the AR platform back to ArmaLite and Eugene Stoner, highlighting the development of early models like the AR-5 and AR-10. The instructor differentiates between military assault rifles (select-fire, intermediate cartridge) and semi-automatic civilian firearms like the AR-15, debunking common misconceptions used in political discourse.

Quick Summary

In the AR-15, 'AR' stands for ArmaLite Rifle, named after its original manufacturer. An assault rifle is technically a select-fire military firearm firing an intermediate cartridge with a detachable magazine. Most AR-15s are semi-automatic only and are often mislabeled as 'assault weapons' for political reasons.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AR-15 and Tactical Hive
  2. 00:21Sponsor: Vetter Holsters
  3. 00:31What AR Stands For: ArmaLite Rifle
  4. 00:41Fairchild Aviation and High-Tech Materials
  5. 01:16Eugene Stoner and ArmaLite
  6. 01:44ArmaLite Rifle Number One (AR-1)
  7. 01:48ArmaLite AR-5 Survival Rifle
  8. 02:01ArmaLite AR-7 Takedown Rifle
  9. 02:18ArmaLite AR-10 for Trials
  10. 03:01AR-10 Catastrophic Malfunction
  11. 03:33Scaling Down for AR-15
  12. 04:08The AR-15 Enters Trials
  13. 04:24Colt Acquires AR-15 Patent
  14. 04:50Confusion: AR vs. Assault Rifle
  15. 05:00Definition of an Assault Rifle
  16. 05:06German Origins of Assault Rifles
  17. 05:34Assault Rifle Design Principles
  18. 05:50SturmGewehr Translation
  19. 06:04Technical Definition of Assault Rifle
  20. 06:15Understanding Intermediate Cartridges
  21. 06:34Select Fire Capability
  22. 07:07Purpose of Select Fire
  23. 07:25Assault Rifle as Military Equipment
  24. 07:29Political Mischaracterization of AR-15
  25. 08:01AR-15 Cartridge Power Debunked
  26. 08:24AR-15 as the 'Musket of Today'
  27. 08:46Second Amendment Context
  28. 09:04Recap: AR Meaning and Assault Rifle
  29. 09:12Call to Action: Like, Subscribe, Comment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AR stand for in AR-15?

In the context of the AR-15, 'AR' stands for ArmaLite Rifle. This designation comes from the original manufacturer, ArmaLite, and its chief engineer, Eugene Stoner, who developed the platform.

What is the technical definition of an assault rifle?

An assault rifle is technically defined as a shoulder-fired, select-fire weapon that fires an intermediate cartridge and is equipped with a detachable box magazine. This allows for both semi-automatic fire and automatic fire in military contexts.

Is the AR-15 an assault rifle?

No, the AR-15 is not an assault rifle by its technical definition. Most AR-15s sold commercially are semi-automatic only, lacking the select-fire capability (automatic fire) that defines a military assault rifle.

Why is the AR-15 often called an assault weapon?

The term 'assault weapon' is often used politically to describe firearms like the AR-15 that may look intimidating to the uninitiated. This term is not a technical firearms classification and is often applied to semi-automatic firearms that do not meet the criteria for a true assault rifle.

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