https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/cd7d2bc3-1eb0-43ca-aec9-61791b4d271d Join Sam as he tells the fascinating history of ArmaLite, the innovative American small arms company that revolutionized firearms with the creation of the iconic AR-15 rifle. Founded in 1954 by Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation, ArmaLite, under the genius of chief designer Eugene Stoner, developed the lightweight, versatile AR-10 and its scaled-down successor, the AR-15, designed for military use with a high-velocity 5.56mm cartridge. Learn how financial struggles led ArmaLite to sell the AR-15 design to Colt in 1959, paving the way for its evolution into the M16.From Hollywood, California, to global battlefields, discover ArmaLite’s pioneering role in shaping modern firearms. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro to the story of ArmaLite 0:38 - How the AR15 began 0:57 - The Story Of ArmaLite 1:34 - Fairchild Airplane Corporation tries something new 2:18 - Early Years, Revolutionary Firearm Designs 2:41 - The AR15 and AR10 3:37 - Selling the AR15 to Colt 4:05 - Searching for another winner. 4:31 - ArmaLite Closes its Doors - The Legacy of Innovation 5:59 - Outro Follow AT3 Tactical Projects: https://social.at3tactical.com/ Follow us Instagram: @at3tactical Twitter/X: @AT3Tactical Facebook: facebook.com/AT3Tactical 🤝 Transparency We strive to provide the growing AR-15 shooting community with helpful, fact-driven information about the AR-15 & AR-15 style firearms and accessories to do our part in bolstering a more well-informed community and safer when handling, building, or shooting their personal firearm. Let's face it, we all have to start somewhere when it comes to becoming a firearms expert. Our goal is to help you get there one small step at a time. The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications on any/all related firearms that strictly comply with all federal, Minnesota state, and local laws. The viewer expressly agrees that AT3 Tactical LLC; its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products and information provided in this video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages. AT3 Tactical LLC is a Federal Firearms Licensee. AT3 Tactical | Build The Ultimate AR Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:38:44 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/cd7d2bc3-1eb0-43ca-aec9-61791b4d271d All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.