What appeared to be an AR-15 rifle was among the stockpile of firearms found in the room, which wasn’t surprising. Paddock used them to kill 59 people ― the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history ― and wound hundreds more. The AR-15 is appealing to gun enthusiasts, as it’s versatile, reliable and affordable. Photos leaked to the media show at least one of weapons in Paddock’s room had been customized with a bump or slide fire stock. But following his rampage, it’s likely that some of them ― especially the use of bump stocks ― will face increased scrutiny.

Source: Huffington Post October 04, 2017 23:31 UTC