WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15.
Colt’s chief executive officer, Dennis Veilleux, says it is not permanently ending production but believes there is already an adequate supply of sporting rifles on the market. He said in a statement Thursday the company will concentrate on fulfilling military and law enforcement contracts with its rifle manufacturing.
The West Hartford, Connecticut-based company has received some criticism from gun rights advocates for moving away from the civilian market.
Veilleux said in the statement the company remains committed to the Second Amendment and is adapting to consumer demand.
A national gun control debate has focused on access to AR-15s and other assault-style rifles because of their use in mass shootings.
The real reason is because they have been so overpriced for years and now there are plenty of producers quality of ARs for half the price……. it’s called free market competition!
SO? COLT IS NOT THE ONLY MANUFACTURER OF THE “A R” PLATFORM……. DAMNED JEW DOGS. COLT WAS CHARGING TO MUCH ANYWAY……..
THEY WILL GET THEIRS FOR AIDING IN THIS BULLSHIT
IF YOU ARE PROTECTING THIS VICHY BULLSHIT “GOVERNMENT” IN ANY WAY, YOU ARE GUILTY OF TREASON………..
bear creek arsenal is much more affordable and top quality. No one buys colts anyway.
colt makes non standard junk
Cant touch the ghost guns, Colt the ultimate sell out. Cowards…