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.

Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power

The .458 SOCOM (Special Operations Command) round is a powerful defensive round with roots in military history. The best .458 SOCOM Upper Receivers seamlessly handle the firepower this round produces and are engineered to perform in the harshest combat conditions. We’ve provided our selections in both complete and stripped uppers so you can pick the… Continue reading Top .458 SOCOM Uppers: Unlock Next Level Stopping Power

Tyrant Designs Reviewed

Chicago-based Tyrant Designs’ custom AR-15 and aluminum handgun parts will be familiar to anyone who prefers a custom look to their firearms. They are the creators of the skeletonized aluminum AR-15 grip, which many companies have now begun to copy thanks to its light weight and flashy look. Tyrant Designs was made official in 2015,… Continue reading Tyrant Designs Reviewed

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

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]

Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]

Have you ever walked into Home Depot or Lowe’s and been overwhelmed by how many brands of tools there are on the shelves and what all those tools do? It’s hard to know what brand makes the best products, what tools will last a lifetime, and what is crap. Shopping for AR-15 tools is similar… Continue reading Real Avid Tools Review: Unlock Your Inner Gunsmith [Hands-On]

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