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To take a stance against the most popular sporting rifle owned by millions of Americans, Anthony Richardson, Florida Gators quarterback with the number 15, who is also a projected Heisman trophy contender for this upcoming college football season, is changing his nickname. Richardson made the decision to change his “AR-15” nickname, which combines his initials with his jersey number, and his scope reticle logo after speaking to those closest to him, he said.
“After discussions with my family and much thought, I have decided to no longer use the nickname ‘AR-15’ and the current apparel line logo, which features a scope reticle, as part of my branding. While a nickname is only a nickname and ‘AR-15’ was simply a representation of my initials combined with my jersey number, it is important to me that my name and brand are no longer associated with the assault rifle that has been used in mass shootings, which I do not condone in any way or form,” tweeted Richardson…
