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Category AR-15


AR-15

Best Short Rifles & Rifle Caliber Pistols: Small Guns, Big Power

Who doesn't love a short gun with some big boom? We walk you through some of our favorite compact rifles perfect for CQB and home defense. (Read)

News

Will a 1000% tax on AR-15s Stop Gun Violence? U.S. Rep. Thinks So

U.S. Congressman Don Beyer looks to push a 1000% tax measure on "assault-style rifles" through Congress via a rarely-used budgetary tactic. (Read)

AR-15

Set Up Your Home Defense Gun: Rifle, Shotgun & Pistol [GUIDE]

What should you consider when setting up your guns for home defense? We take a look at the things you'll need to know when prepping a bedside gun. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

Best AK Alternatives: Rifles Chambered in 7.62×39 and 5.45×39

Want that sweet shooting of a 7.62x39 or 5.45 but don't want to mess with the AK design? Check out some 7.62 and 5.45 alternatives that ditch the AK style. (Read)

Gear Reviews

Riflespeed Adjustable Gas Control System Review: Best AR Gas Block?

Riflespeed's Adjustable Gas Contol System makes on-the-fly gas adjustments at the range a reality. But is it worth it? Come see what we think. (Read)

AR-15

Top Selling Handguns, Rifles, & Shotguns of 2021

Curious about which guns people bought in 2021? Well, we walk you through the most sought after pistols, rifles, and shotguns of 2021. (Read)

Fun

Best Guns & Gear of SHOT Show 2022 [Guide]

We walk you through the coolest, newest, and weirdest guns and gear that SHOT Show 2022 had to offer in Las Vegas! (Read)

How-To

Barrel Break-In: What Is It & How To Do It Right [Guide]

Is it worth it to break in your rifle's barrel? We take a dive into the concept of barrel break-ins and even walk you through how to do it. (Read)

AR-15

Why Is the AR-15 Platform So Popular?

We take a look at the AR platform and talk about what's made this rifle, in specific, so popular and widely loved. (Read)

Video

[Video+Review] Foxtrot Mike FM-15: Best Bufferless AR?

We take a look at the Foxtrot FM-15 -- an innovative AR-style rifle that ditches the buffer for a smoother shooting experience. (Read)

Video

[Review+Video] How to Paint Your AR with Stencils: MultiCam Version

Have you ever wanted to paint your AR-15, but in MultiCam? We have! So, we stocked up on the aerosol paint and gave it a try. Come learn how to do your own! (Read)

Gun Reviews

[Review] CMMG FourSix: 4.6x30mm AR Pistol

CMMG adds to its famed Banshee line with a new model chambered in 4.6x30mm...the same cartridge the MP7 uses. But is it as cool? Come find out. (Read)

Video

[Review+Video] Daniel Defense DDM4ISR: Best Suppressed .300 BLK?

Daniel Defense's DDM4ISR is a .300 Blackout integrally suppressed rifle built on the AR-15 platform...but is this pricey rifle worth the cost? We find out. (Read)

Video

[Video+Review] B&T APC9 Pro: Perfect Swiss SMG?

We run through the B&T APC9 Pro, a 9mm pistol caliber carbine, that might just rival the Sig MPX? But does it stack up? Come find out. (Read)
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