Zusha Elinson and Cameron McWhirter, authors of American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15, wrote today about the AR-15, the rifle used in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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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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