You’re looking at 20-30K or more for a fully automatic M-16 or AR. I suspect it was just more ignorant reporting.
If not it would be worthwhile looking into how he got it.
“Youre looking at 20-30K or more for a fully automatic M-16 or AR.”
Only if you’re a law abiding American citizen.
If you’re a moozlum, sworn to exterminate the infidel for Allah, the cost is far less. Probably even free.