Recently, a friend and I have been discussing “in-between” caliber options for the AR-15 platform. There are a plethora of proven options for close-range shooting with a light to moderate recoil tax. Think about the classic AR-15 chambered in .223 Remington and the 300 Blackout. There are also great options for long-range shooting too. 6.5 […]
America’s 1st Freedom | AR-15 Part 3: Why it is America’s Rifle
Is there anything more patently patriotic than an Air Force flyover? Think about it. Whether at a big game or Fourth of July celebration, seeing jets scream across the sky in tight formation just gives me goosebumps. So, I guess it’s apropos that the Air Force led the way towards adoption of the AR-15, M16, […]
AR-15 Part 2: Reasons for Home Defense
As the saying goes, if you’re in a fair fight with an attacker, then you need to reconsider your tactics. Read the rest: AR-15 Part 2: Reasons for Home Defense
AR-15 Part 1: Myths Dispelled
According to a recent Facebook post by Mark Twain, reports about the AR-15 are greatly exaggerated. It’s true. Anyone who doesn’t own one likely holds plenty of views on the topic that are mythical. Let’s explore a few of the more egregious myths that are circulated more frequently than the common cold at a gun […]
Too Much Gun for Home Defense?
According to the media, no one could possibly need something like a “weapon of war” as a home defense firearm. Then again, it was television and movie people who came up with that whole idea of shooting the gun out of the bad guy’s hand. If you’re reading this, you already know that an AR […]
Shooter Walks Free As Police Tackle, Arrest AR-15
Life gets complicated when satire and reality are one in the same… LOS ANGELES, CA—There was an attempted shooting earlier today but luckily, the police were close by. They managed to tackle the shooter’s AR-15 to the floor. They pinned it to the ground and kicked it a few times for good measure, though it […]
Should You Choose an AR-15 Rifle or Pistol?
AR-15 pistols certainly aren’t new, but we’ve seen an explosion in the platform over the past two years. A combination of new product designs and some favorable opinions from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms have propelled these firearms into mainstream use. Depending on your requirements, an AR-type pistol platform may be a great […]
How to Install a M203 Grenade Launcher how to install LMT m203 grenade launcher
We’re giving away a complete retro classic AR-15 and grenade launcher package, and you’re probably going to be the lucky winner, but just in case you’re not, you can add your very own M203 Grenade Launcher to a rifle you already have. Here, we’ll show you mounting options and exactly how to do it. The installation […]
LMT M203 Grenade Launcher: Pull Trigger Go BOOM
Last month we hinted at a super nifty add-on for the Brownells BRN-601 AR-15 Rifle that one of you is about to own. Yes, you can win it by entering here. The Brownells BRN-601 Rifle is a reproduction of the very first AR-type rifle ever issued to the US Military. While the basic design features are […]
New AR-15 Cleaning Station from Real Avid
Real Avid Gives New Meaning to Deluxe Cleaning Kit Real Avid created the ultimate gun cleaning solution with their new Master Cleaning Station – AR15. The Master Cleaning Station – AR15 is not just another deluxe cleaning kit, it is the ultimate gun cleaning solution. “Instead of adding more pieces and parts, we decided to […]