Then I'd say the vast majority of its owners are miss-using the tool. There are over 10 million AR-15s owned in the U.S. and, while exact numbers are difficult to pinpoint due to categorization issues, it is clear that the proportion of homicides committed with AR-15s is relatively low compared to other firearms, particularly handguns. The majority of gun-related homicides in the U.S. are committed with handguns, with rifles (including AR-15s) contributing to a smaller percentage, like 1.5-2.2% of all firearm homicides in the U.S. per year-type small.
Sounds like your beef is with lobbyists, not gun makers. And, on that, I'd agree. I think we should get rid of lobbyists and put an end to earmarks and pork barrel spending! The NRA should NOT have any influence on government, none whatsoever.