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Night Vision

[How To] Set Up Your Helmet for Night Vision Shooting

Getting into night vision? You'll need the correct helmet setup to mount your NVG plus other gadgets. We go through it all hands-on. (Read)

How-To

[How To] Get Your Girlfriend or Wife Interested in Shooting

Wondering how to entice your significant other into going to the gun range? Our gun gal Alice has some helpful tips! (Read)

Builds

[Best AR-15 Builds] Modern American Musket (M16A4)

Want to build an updated M16A4 clone that’s perfect for hunting, defense, & plinking? Check out our build list to the Modern American Musket. (Read)

How-To

[Complete Guide] Cosmoline Removal: SKS Example

Want the best cosmoline removal methods for cleaning up your milsurp gun? We walk-through an SKS example with plenty of pics and video. (Read)

Builds

[Best AR-15 Builds] Pin & Weld Blue-Collar Duty Rifle

Treat yourself with a sub 16" barrel the right way. We go over a pin & weld duty rifle with all the DIY instructions included. (Read)

How-To

[How-To] AR-15 Lights & Lasers Mounting + Cable Management

Wrangle those cables! We go through how to mount lights, lasers, and pressure pads with the best cable management tips. (Read)

Builds

[Builds] Mk17 MOD 0: Cloning America’s Battle Rifle

Want your very own Mk 17 Mod 0? We help you clone it as close as humanly possible for a civilian with a full build list. (Read)

How-To

[Guide] How To Shoot a Pistol One Handed: Tips, Tricks, & Drills

You might not always be able to use both hands to shoot your pistol. We go over helpful tips, tricks, and drills to master how to shoot a pistol one handed. (Read)

How-To

[Guide] How to Reduce AR-15 Recoil: Stance, Gas, Brakes, & BCGs

Want a softer shooting AR-15? We scientifically test recoil reduction from stance, gas, brakes, and lightweight BCGs to see what makes the most difference. (Read)

How-To

How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver: Ultimate Visual Guide

See how easy it is to build your own AR-15 upper receiver. Step-by-step with pictures, plus essential tools, recommended parts, tips/tricks, and two full builds. (Read)

Builds

[Build] Ultimate Mossberg Shockwave: All The Upgrades

Mossberg 590 Shockwave collecting dust? Learn how to upgrade it into a fun, effective, and lightweight range gun with our Ultimate Shockwave build guide. (Read)

How-To

[How-To] Rack a Pistol Slide With Weak Hands

Have trouble racking pistol slides because of weak or arthritic hands? It's about technique not muscle! We'll walk you throughwith picturess & videos. (Read)

How-To

[Guide] How to Buy a Gun from the CMP?

Want to grab a sweet M1 Garand or 1911? We'll walk you through exactly how to buy a gun from the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program). (Read)

Gear Reviews

MantisX Training System [Hands-On Review]

Want the best way to train at home? We review the high-tech MantisX which diagnoses your shots when you're dry-firing and on the range. (Read)
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