The Los Angeles Times has published a feature by Stuart Miller on the upcoming publication of American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15. Elinson and McWhirter spoke with Miller about the long strange history of the rifle, from a Los Angeles garage to the most popular -- and most hated -- rifle in America. The rifle was developed by inventor Eugene Stoner in the 1950s in Southern California. The book will be published Sept. 26, but you can pre-order here.
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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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