The 5.56 NATO is a cartridge in which I am very familiar. The reason why is that it is the primary cartridge used by the individual rifleman of my beloved Marine Corps. Granted, that was more than 20 years ago now but I still own a few boxes of it. Wow, I’m getting old. And […]
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Is The AR-15 In Common Use?
There is a lot of debate outside of the gun industry about guns that are considered to be “in common use.” That phrase is significant because some people believe that in order for an American to be able to own a specific firearm, for legal use, it has to first be in common use. Or, […]
Does My AR-15 Need A Muzzle Brake?
The AR-15 is the most popular firearm in the country, and with good reason: It is the most capable, widely available self-defense tool that most Americans can own. I won’t dissect that any further in this post, but suffice it to say that you’re here reading this article right now because you already own one […]
How To Buy A Budget (Sub $500) AR-15, Right Now
A lot of people make fun of those of us who buy budget minded gear. But, here’s the deal: At the end of the day if you can only afford an AR-15 from a budget company like PSA, it’s better than not having a capable defensive weapon at all. Period. End of story. I’m not […]
5 Gun Industry Products You May Have Never Heard Of
Recently I was fortunate to attend the Outdoor News America (sponsored by Blue August) writers conference. Once again, this year’s event was held at the Texas Gun Experience facility in Grapevine, Texas. This 35,000 square foot building alone is worth a visit if you’re in the area. Aside from a well-stocked gun, knife, ammo and related products […]
Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review: Ready for Personal Defense
Recently I had the chance to test a new sling by Grovtec, of Oregon. It’s called the Sabre and is a 2-point attachment style. I find it to be a good choice for a defensive long gun. Here’s why. The Sabre is made of inch-wide nylon webbing. It’s very lightweight and flexible, adding very little […]
What Caliber Is An AR-15?
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the United States. And, it may be the most popular gun, period, out of any gun in the United States simply because they’re readily available as pistols, too. While it’s true that the AR-15 is the most popular gun in the country, it’s also one of the […]
Riton 3 Tactix Scope & Mount Review
Riton is an optics company based in Tucson. Recently I got the opportunity to check out one of their tactical riflescopes called 3 Tactix along with a quick-detach (QD) mount. I came away from the experience really surprised at how well this economical scope performed. Here are the details. True confession time, color doesn’t matter, […]
What Do You Use An AR-15 For?
There has been a common thread among politicians and some other people who think the AR-15 is some magical device that is regularly used thousands of times each year for killing people. I can say unequivocally that this is simply not the case. If you look at the numbers put forth by the FBI, you […]
6.8 Remington SPC Ballistics, Pros, Cons
6.8 Remington SPC: 7 Pros, Cons, and Facts 6.8 Remington SPC, what’s in a name? A lot of people have never heard of the 6.8 SPC centerfire rifle cartridge before and when they do hear of it, one of the first questions to follow is, what is an SPC? Well, the first fact we’re going […]