The First Firearm Purchase: Navigating Home Protection and Customization Imagine coming home at the end of a long work day to see your garage door off its tracks, the inner door wide open, and the co
Different AR-15 Calibers You Should Know(Post)The AR-15 has become synonymous with modularity, given its ability to adapt to virtually any shooting style or environment. Building a custom AR-15 is one of the most rewarding experiences that
Stripped Upper Receiver vs. Complete Upper Build: Which Option Is Right for Your AR-15(Post)When assembling or upgrading an AR-15, one of the most significant decisions you will make is how you source your top end. Should you start with a bare, blank canvas and select every component piece
Common Rail Positions on Your AR and How To Use Them Effectively(Post)Modern AR-15s are highly modular rifles, and one of the main reasons they’ve earned this reputation is the adaptability of their rail systems. Whether you’re running Picatinny, M-LOK, or KeyMod, your
Different Firearms Training: Choosing Courses For Skills & Safety(Post)When you were a kid, do you remember how exciting it was go get a new toy? If you were like most kids, you wanted to immediately rush home and break it out of the packaging; any other responsibilitie
5 Reasons to Invest in a Concealed Carry Permit(Post)This country was founded on the principles of freedom for all. From the freedom to worship as you pleased to the freedom to live as you please, the ideal of not being told what you could or could not
What Are the Worst AR-15 Upper Rails for Compatible Accessories?(Post)When outfitting an AR-15, the upper rail or handguard acts as the critical foundation for your entire accessory ecosystem. However, not all rails are created equal. Choosing a low-quality, out-of-spe
AR-15 Build Tips: Stocking Your Workbench(Post)For firearm enthusiasts, there are certain rites of passage. For instance, there is the first time you purchase a new gun, and the first time you fire it. There’s the first time you have a major malf
What are the Best Lightweight Accessory Upgrades for the AR-15?(Post)Over the years, the evolution of the AR-15 style of firearm has brought about a number of improvements in both functionality and comfort, and few of these advances has been as drastic as the shift
Buy It? Build It? Both? Your Next AR-15(Post)One of the reasons the AR-15 has exploded in popularity in recent years is because of how easy it is to take apart, tinker with, and improve. With the variety of part makers and AR accessories shops n
Gas Piston or Direct Impingement: Which Is Right For Your Next Build?(Post)There’s no denying that the AR-15 community loves to debate minutia: Is .223 or 5.56 better? Is .300 Blackout really the next big thing? From upper to lowers and everything in between, you can find s
Trigger Warning: Your Guide To Upgrading Your AR-15 Trigger(Post)The prospect of acquiring and then upgrading an AR-15 can be daunting, especially for someone relatively new to building their own firearm. While it may not seem as important as some other upgradeable