Veilleux said in the statement the company remains committed to the Second Amendment and is adapting to consumer demand.Ī national gun control debate has focused on access to AR-15s and other assault-style rifles because of their use in mass shootings. The West Hartford, Connecticut-based company has received some criticism from gun rights advocates for moving away from the civilian market. The Colt AR6720 AR15-A3 Tactical Carbine is used as a patrol rifle with tactical accuracy by federal, state and local agencies. He said in a statement Thursday the company will concentrate on fulfilling military and law enforcement contracts with its rifle manufacturing. Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15.Ĭolt’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. The Colt AR15 M4 Carbine is a modernized, pro-quality Modern Sporting Rifle based on Colts legendary M4A1 platform. military, the Colt LE6920MP USA looks as cool as it shoots. Colt AR-15 A3 Tactical Carbine 5.56x45 NATO with Heavy Barrel 1,349.00 1,049.99 Brand: Colt Item Number: AR6721 Colt Sporter M4 Carbine 5.56x45 NATO 1,499.99 Brand: Colt Item Number: SP6920 Colt LE901-16S Modular Carbine 308 Win with One-Piece Upper Railed Receiver 2,544.00 2,049.52. Patrick Hayes Photo With a nod toward the AR’s patriotic parentage as the platform created for the U.S. In an April 10, 2013, file photo, a stag arms AR-15 rifle with 30 round, left, and 10 round magazines is displayed in New Britain, Conn. 223/5.56 is an excellent rifle for woman shooters thanks to its compact size and light recoil.