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the M16A4 assult rifle was introduced into the military in 1964. there were many pros and cons the pros were it offered more firepower and was more accurate than the AK-47. the cons were it jamed when exposed to water, mud, and too much firing. it was very hard to field strip in case of jaming and carred less ammo than an AK-47. the rifle is still used today in the U.S arsinal and has a clone gun called the M4. the m16 was a gas operated 30 round 5.56 mm NATO gun used in every branch of the military since 1964.
a 12 gun salute is a military funeral salute. It is usaully performed by 4 uniformed honor guards who fire 3 shots. 4x3=12, hence the title 12 gun salute.
Eugene Stoner invented the M16 because the military was looking for a reliable rifle. Eugene heard that and went to work on the rifle. The military loved it so they adopted the gun and mass produced it for the soldiers on the front line.