Thanks to The New York Times for noting American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 now is out in paperback. "McWhirter and Elinson, veteran reporters for The Wall Street Journal, weave an impressive account of reporting and history that details the corporate avarice and political incompetence that helped facilitate the rifle's spread."
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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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