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Best 5.56 Rifles That Are Not AR-15s

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7 Best AR-10 Barrels: Our Favorites For Builds

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5 Best Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) Triggers

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AR-15 & AR-10

11 Best AR-15s: Ultimate Guide [2022 Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics [2022]: Red Dots to Magnified

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best AR-15 Ammo [2022]: Range & Home Defense

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best AR-15 Upgrades: Triggers, Brakes, Handguards, BCGs & More

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Rifles

Best AK-47: Complete Buyer's Guide

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Bullpup Rifles & Shotguns: Break the Rules

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Sniper & Precision Rifle for Beginners [Ultimate Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

12 Best Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCC): 9mm & Beyond

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Pistol & Revolver

Best Handgun for Beginners & Home Defense [2022]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

12 Best Concealed Carry Guns (By Popular Caliber)

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

10 Best Pistol Lights [Hands-On Review]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Glocks: Across Calibers & Sizes [Ultimate Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Ammunition Reviews

8 Best Places to Buy Ammo Online [2022]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best AR-15 Ammo [2022]: Range & Home Defense

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best 9mm Ammo: Self Defense & Range Shooting

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best .22 LR Rimfire Ammo: Accuracy, Plinking, & Hunting

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Shotgun Reviews

10 Best Home-Defense Tactical Shotguns [Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Shotgun Ammo: Home Defense & Target Shooting

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Semi-Automatic Shotgun [Buyer's Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

The Best Mossberg 500 and 590 Upgrades

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Scopes & Optics Reviews

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics [2022]: Red Dots to Magnified

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

10 Best Rifle Scopes [Hands-On]: All Types & Budgets

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

11 Best Pistol Red Dot Sights [Real-Views + Video]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Red Dots vs Holographic Sights: What's Best For You?

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
See All Optic Reviews

Shooting Accessories Review

Essential Shooting Range Gear: Essentials to Elite

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

8 Best AR-15 Flashlights [Real Views]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Essential Gunsmithing Tools: Bare Minimum to Gun Specific

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Concealed Carry Holsters [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Survival & Prepping Review

Prepping 101 for Beginners [Ultimate Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Med Kits: The Most Important Thing to Have at the Range

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Bug Out Bag List [Ultimate Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

12 Best Gas Masks, Face Masks, Respirators, & Filters [Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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Concealed Carry Review

12 Best Concealed Carry Guns (By Popular Caliber)

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Carried Concealed

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

Best Concealed Carry Holsters [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017

USCCA Review [2022]: What Tier to Get & Free Courses

BY Eric Hung, Published Jun 7June 7, 2017
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