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Prepping

Emergency Garage & Car Essentials [Prepping Guide]

We tackle the best gear to prep your garage and car with in case of emergency or, you know, zombie apocalypse. See what we recommend stocking up on! (Read)

How-To

8 Most Common AR-15 Failures & How To Fix Them

The AR-15 is reliable but can still have some hiccups. We go over a couple of the most common AR-15 failures and how to fix them. (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)

Maintenance

Essential Firearm Maintenance (When You’re Stuck at Home)

Got time? Here's some essential gun maintenance that you ought to be doing. From cleaning to swapping batteries, rotating mags, and dry-firing. (Read)

How-To

[How-To Guide]: Accurizing the AR-15

Want to start a new accurate AR-15 build or trying to DIY accurize an existing rifle? We go over some of our favorite tips, tricks, and parts. (Read)

Gear Reviews

[Review] Real Avid AR-15 Armorer’s Master Kit

Looking for the perfect AR-15 toolkit? Look no further than the Real Avid AR-15 Armorer's Master Kit. I go over all the cool tools in my most recent build. (Read)

How-To

Long Term Ammo & Gun Storage: Tips & Tricks

Want to store your ammo and guns right? We cover proper cleaning, prepping, and safe storage techniques to keep away rust and other damage. (Read)

Cleaning

7 Best Gun Oil, CLP, and Grease of 2023 [Tested]

There are a lot of gun oils -- each one saying they are the best. Here are our picks after trying out almost all of them...and shooting tons of rounds. (Read)

Cleaning

6 Best Gun Cleaning Kits of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]

Looking for the perfect all-in-one gun cleaning kit? We hands-on tested some of the most popular out there plus our fav cleaners/oils. (Read)

Cleaning

Reasons Guns Fail

Most modern, well-maintained firearms will keep going bang for a long, long time. But there are some things that could make your firearm fail. (Read)

Suppressors

Suppressors: FAQ & Maintenance

There's a lot that goes into owning a suppressor, from care and maintenance, to proper mounting and storage. Here's everything you need to know. (Read)

Ammo

How to Store Ammo

If you're like us, more ammo is more better. With this guide, you can store ammo for the End of Days, or just buy in bulk for your next range trip. (Read)

AR-15

16 Best AR-15 Triggers of 2023 [Hands-On with Video]

Looking for the perfect AR-15 trigger? We cover the most popular from drop-in to upgraded mil-spec. Plus video of each trigger pull and fastest split times. (Read)

Cleaning

AR-15 Cleaning and Maintenance [Ultimate Guide]

Cleaning an AR-15 doesn't have to be rocket surgery. We break down the process with an easy-to-follow guide (with tons of pictures) that makes cleaning a breeze. (Read)
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