In the world of Twitter, it’s easy to say ridiculous, unfactual things with no consequence – and people will readily validate you with a retweet or praise.  In the blink of an eye millions of people are exposed to yet another lie.

This happened just a few days ago when political writer for Newsweek, Nina Burleigh tweeted, and I quote: “Almost every single person I’ve ever heard of with an AR-15 has been a mass murderer.”

Almost every single person I’ve ever heard of with an AR-15 has been a mass murderer. Based on Twitter sample the rest of them are scarily paranoid. Get on the right side of history @DLoesch @Rambobiggs #gunsense https://t.co/rFtHFBpvLM

— Nina Burleigh (@ninaburleigh) November 17, 2018

This tweet was in response to California Congressman Eric Swalwell letting gun owners know if they were to refuse to comply with a hypothetical gun confiscation, they just might be nuked. 

Well, Ms. Burleigh clearly lives in a very small, very shallow bubble.

There are well over 6 million AR-15’s in the United States, and that is undoutedly on the low end.  These numbers are extrapolated from manufacturer production and the ATF.  AR-15’s are commonly used for sport, hunting, and self-defense.  They are preferred by many, including women and those with disabilities, because they are lightweight, easy to modify to best fit the user, and highly accurate.  As I’ve said many times, if God forbid someone were to enter my home with the intent to harm myself or my daughters, I want the firearm that will stop them the fastest and with the best accuracy – and for myself that is going to be a rifle.

Out of these over 6 million AR-15’s, only 13 have been used in mass murders since 2004.  

So, in honor of Ms. Burleigh, I thought it would be fitting to highlight some AR-15 owners.  They’re your neighbors and your friends.  They’re your co-workers and your classmates.  They’re your average, everyday people who give back to their communities and care about society.