The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-15 is one of the most affordable complete AR-15 rifles in the United States. Manufactured in Sanford, North Carolina, the BC-15 features a 16-inch chrome-lined barrel, carbine-length gas system, and standard mil-spec lower. Bear Creek Arsenal produces their own barrels in-house, allowing the extremely competitive pricing that has made them popular in the budget AR market. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Capacity: 30 Year introduced: 2014, USA Weight: 62 oz Overall length: 32.5" Status: Active Intended use: Home Defense, Target Shooting, First AR