I read in the linked article that AR-15s were hidden away at trade shows 15 years ago.
To those in the industry, is this true? I've never been to SHOT Show, but I've seen pictures, and videos promoting products at the show, and I could have sworn AR type rifles have been displayed openly since forever.
I could see Colt or somebody doing their own thing, but it's hard for me to imagine a promoter or NSSF requiring something like this:
The industry 15 years ago would not even allow the AR-15 to be used or displayed at its own trade shows. I mean, they were locked up in a corner. You had to have military or police credentials to even go in there.
https://www.propublica.org/article/ryan-busse-explains-roots-of-us-gun-violence
To those in the industry, is this true? I've never been to SHOT Show, but I've seen pictures, and videos promoting products at the show, and I could have sworn AR type rifles have been displayed openly since forever.
I could see Colt or somebody doing their own thing, but it's hard for me to imagine a promoter or NSSF requiring something like this:
The industry 15 years ago would not even allow the AR-15 to be used or displayed at its own trade shows. I mean, they were locked up in a corner. You had to have military or police credentials to even go in there.
https://www.propublica.org/article/ryan-busse-explains-roots-of-us-gun-violence