Huh? Tell that the Eugene Stoner... However, the government DID override a few of his specs on the original design of the M16, some good (IMHO - the forward assist), most disastrous ( different powder for the ammo, the concept of a "self cleaning" weapon, getting rid of the chrome lined chamber).
Mark
Do you disagree that the gun laws have stifled innovation, which comes from private individuals?
Without the govts unconstitutional involvement in the RKBA, I would say that the arms that are in use right now, would be obsolete and what we would have could be so much better. There is nothing better than a free man with a better idea, if Edison were alive today, he would be toiling in a govt office.