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5.56 NATO Ballistics and Cartridge Guide

February 2, 2023 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: 223 remington, 5.56 nato, ar-15, ballistics

Is The AR-15 In Common Use?

December 29, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

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, […]

Filed Under: 2A, AR-15 Tagged With: 2a, ar-15, rifle, second amendment

Does My AR-15 Need A Muzzle Brake?

December 7, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

muzzle brake vs compensator

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 […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: ar-15, muzzle brake, muzzle device, rifle

How To Buy A Budget (Sub $500) AR-15, Right Now

December 1, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Rifles Tagged With: ar-15, AR15, rifles

5 Gun Industry Products You May Have Never Heard Of

November 12, 2022 By Terry Nelson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, Gun Holsters, Industry News, Trade Shows Tagged With: ar-15, concealed carry, guns

Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review:  Ready for Personal Defense

September 1, 2022 By Eve Flanigan

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 […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, AR-15, Defensive Gun Tagged With: ar-15, review, rifle, sling

What Caliber Is An AR-15?

August 25, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

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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 […]

Filed Under: AR-15 Tagged With: 223 remington, 5.56 nato, ar-15, ar-15 pistol

Riton 3 Tactix Scope & Mount Review

July 26, 2022 By Eve Flanigan

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, […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: ar-15, lpvo, optic, scope

What Do You Use An AR-15 For?

June 3, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

Filed Under: AR-15, 2A, Defensive Gun, Hunting, Opinion, Rifles Tagged With: ar-15, home defense, hunting, rifles, self-defense

6.8 Remington SPC Ballistics, Pros, Cons

February 11, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

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 […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, AR-15, Hunting Tagged With: 6.8 SPC, ar-15, ballistics, ballistics chart, rifle ballistics

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