Writer Timothy Noah, writing in the New Republic, discussed the AR-15 in light of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. He referenced American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 as well as a piece about the AR-15 by Elinson and McWhirter in the WSJ following Saturday's shooting.
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AMERICAN GUN
The True Story of the AR-15
“[A] magisterial work of narrative history and original reportage."
—The New York Times Book Review
“A riveting exploration of the cost of the nation’s fascination with an iconic weapon.”
— Kirkus starred review
“[R]iveting history....This book is not to be missed." —Esquire
“An indispensable read.”—THe Guardian
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