Gun Basics The world of firearms is vast and full of many different types of guns with various actions, functionalities, and a slew of different calibers. With the variety of guns in the world today, there’s something for everyone, which is what I love most about the gun industry. Today we’ll cover the terrain of… Continue reading The Major Gun Types: A (Long) Primer
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.
Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
Guide to Everything AR The AR-15 is arguably the most common rifle Americans own, and then can be found at just about every LGS. ARs are also relatively simple to build on your own. Whether you plan to buy or build an AR, someone has to have the proper tools to put it together. Thanks… Continue reading Real Avid AR15 Armorer’s Master Kit Review [Hands-On]
The Best Rifle Scopes in 2023
From the rudimentary iron sights of yesteryear to today’s state-of-the-art optics, the journey of rifle scopes mirrors the evolution of shooting as both a sport and a survival skill. With a myriad of options spanning price points, sizes, and features, the modern shooter is presented with an overwhelming array of choices. Yet, at the heart… Continue reading The Best Rifle Scopes in 2023
The Best AR-15s: Everything You Need to Know
The Palmetto State Armory PA-15 is the best AR-15 for most people. Over the years, I’ve put nearly every kind of AR to the test, and time and time again, PSA comes out on top with a solid mix of value and availability — with a huge array of models, calibers, and feature sets across… Continue reading The Best AR-15s: Everything You Need to Know
The Best AR-15 Optics in 2023
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 The Best AR-15 Optics in 2023
11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck
The AR-15 rifle, a descendant of the original design by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s, has seen various modifications and improvements over the decades. Yet, one accessory remains paramount regardless of the rifle’s iteration: the sling. Historically, slings have been instrumental in warfare, allowing soldiers to carry their weapons with ease, from the Roman… Continue reading 11 AR Slings That Don’t Suck
The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits
Despite some myths that were circulated in the late 1960s to catastrophic effect in the jungles of Vietnam, the AR-15, like any other firearm, needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain maximum effectiveness. When it’s time to do so, which you should do after every range session, having the right rifle cleaning kit for the… Continue reading The Best AR-15 Cleaning Kits
Best Shot Timers: Feel The Need For Speed
If you’re anything like me, you are pro-gun control. No, we don’t mean taking away people’s constitutional rights; that’s absurd. I’m talking about making every shot count. Where rounds travel when fired is our responsibility, and it’s in everyone’s best interest for us to have as much control over them as humanly possible. One important… Continue reading Best Shot Timers: Feel The Need For Speed
The Best 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 Angled Foregrips
Best Shotgun Sights: From Tactical to Practical
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 Shotgun Sights: From Tactical to Practical