Rise of the AR-15: How the rifle became a top choice for gun owners, source of fear for others

When a gunman entered a west Omaha Super Target in late January, he carried 13 loaded rifle magazines and a weapon that has gained symbolic stature in the national debate over guns: the AR-15.

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