When it comes to AR-15 optics, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. A rifle’s purpose — what you are trying to achieve with your rifle — should inform your choice of optic. From red dots to prisms, holographic sights, reflex sights, and long-range scopes, we’ll go over what to look for in a quality optic, as… Continue reading Choosing the Best Optic for Your AR-15: Get Beyond Iron Sights
Author: Kenzie Fitzpatrick
Kenzie Fitzpatrick is a professional 3-gun competitive shooter, an NRA-certified Pistol Instructor & Range Safety Officer, a certified AR-15 Armorer, an NROI-certified Chief Range Officer, & host of the Reticle Up Podcast.
Best Tactical Range Bags for Pistols & Shooting Gear
Whether or not you’re OCD about organizing your gear on range trips, a range bag is great for hauling around shooting gear and provides plenty of storage space in an easily accessible package.
The Best AR-15 Angled Foregrips
Whether you’re in the process of building an AR-15 or are looking to accessorize one you already own, an angled foregrip can be a helpful tool for anyone. You would think that choosing one would be straightforward, but because everyone has a different hand size or shape, a different purpose for the gun — and… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Angled Foregrips
Best Tactical Shotgun Sights: From To Practical to Tactical
Stock shotgun sights are fair at best and will get the job done in a pinch, but who doesn’t love customizing the sights on a new gun? Like anything else, choosing an aftermarket sight is about setting the shotgun up for a specific purpose. Shotgun sights vary in application – -some excel at hunting, others… Continue reading Best Tactical Shotgun Sights: From To Practical to Tactical
The Best AR-15 Tools & Kits
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, in large part because it’s incredibly versatile. You can change-out most components – upper and lower receivers, furniture, triggers, and just about everything else – and there are enough third-party options to make your head spin. Plus tweaking your rife to get it just right is… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Tools & Kits
Best Concealed Carry Guns: All Calibers & Carry Styles
The decision on what makes for the best concealed carry gun is multifaceted and often totally individual. While many turn to the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact for its reliability and affordability, it’s crucial to understand the breadth of options available. The concealed-carry handgun landscape is vast, with choices spanning various sizes, styles, calibers,… Continue reading Best Concealed Carry Guns: All Calibers & Carry Styles
Best Semi Auto Shotguns: Shoot With More Speed & Precision
In the world of scatterguns, doubles are steeped in tradition, and pumps are very rugged and reliable, but the fact is that “semi-auto shotguns are the best choice for most If that is, you pick one up that’s built to perform. The technology and engineering that powers semi-automatic shotguns have never been better, so prior… Continue reading Best Semi Auto Shotguns: Shoot With More Speed & Precision
The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Barrels
When it comes to building or buying any kind of rifle, the two most important parts that affect accuracy are the barrel and the optic. If you are interested in building an AR-10 chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, you need the best 6.5 Creedmoor barrel to perform at a distance. There are tons of barrel manufacturers,… Continue reading The Best 6.5 Creedmoor Barrels
Best AR-15 Pistols 2025 Tested: Complete Buyer’s Guide
The AR-15 platform, originally designed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, has undergone numerous transformations over the decades, adapting to the ever-evolving needs of firearm enthusiasts and professionals alike. Among the most popular transformations was the emergence of the AR pistol variant, which capitalized on the platform’s versatility and inherent adaptability. While the AR-15… Continue reading Best AR-15 Pistols 2025 Tested: Complete Buyer’s Guide
Glock 17 Review: Why Gaston’s First Gun Still Rules
Glock is a household name that most Americans know, whether they’re pro or anti-gun, thanks to Hollywood and television featuring Glocks in thousands of productions. Glock’s catalog has expanded significantly over the years, but regardless of the Glock in hand, the platform has created some of the most reliable and popular handguns on the market… Continue reading Glock 17 Review: Why Gaston’s First Gun Still Rules