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VIDEO: AR-15 Meltdown Test of a Cheaper, Palmetto State Upper

YouTuber Iraqveteran8888 is known for his interesting content. From “How Far Will an Air Rifle Kill?” to “Top 5 Guns to Scare Your Daughter’s Boyfriend,” he hits every facet of the gun world. His more...

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Here’s a List of What We Need From the Future of the Gun Industry

When I came of age, American gun industry manufacturers still legally built machine guns for any private citizen who cared to pay the transfer tax. Oddly, automatic weapons were commonplace while...

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VIDEO: Full Auto AR-15 Meltdown Test of an Adams Arms Piston Upper

The last time we checked in with prominent gun YouTuber Iraqveteran8888, he performed a full auto AR-15 meltdown test on a Palmetto State Armory direct gas impingement upper. Now, he’s back with...

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Video: The Hogue Freedom Fighter, An AR-15 Fixed Mag Solution

Hogue has rolled out the Freedom Fighter, a new modification kit for people living in states—like California, New York and Connecticut—that require fixed magazines. RELATED STORY: ARS Stage 2 –...

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VIDEO: Brownells Goes Retro with M16A1/AR-15 Furniture

Brownells has rolled out new M16A1-style furniture designed for retro rifle fans looking to finish up authentic-looking builds of classic early AR-15 designs. RELATED STORY: Jungle Warrior – Troy...

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B-17 Bomber: Testing a Bespoke Patriot Weaponry B-17 Rifle

Taking a stroll down the streets of London or Milan to find a bespoke tailor isn’t something many of us are inclined, or can afford, to do. Most of us in the U.S. are perfectly content to buy off the...

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22 Upper Receivers Great for Customizing Your AR

Customizing your AR for a caliber-specific scenario is as easy as pulling two pins. The modular characteristics of the AR platform make it one of the most versatile weapons systems ever designed. You...

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17 AR Lasers and Lights to Help You Own the Night

Illumination is critical in a defensive situation, since you need to be able to identify friend from foe. Thankfully, AR lasers and lights can punch holes in the darkness, and today’s...

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25 Pieces of AR Gear from the ‘Black Guns’ 2018 Buyer’s Guide

You’ve heard the expression: The devil is in the details. When it comes to ARs, there are lots of details. But the parts we don’t normally focus on extensively, like charging handles, muzzle devices,...

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21 Budget AR Upgrades Available for $150 or Less

The popularity of the AR platform lies in its modular, customizable design and the ability to configure your rifle to suit your specific needs. There are some fantastic AR upgrades available that are...

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Gun Review: The Nosler Varmageddon .22 AR Rifle

I am not a .22-caliber shooter. Even though I have some AR-15 and AUG rifles, I prefer .308 and larger bolt actions. Coming from the military sniping world, my experience with Nosler was limited to...

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Black Wood USA Introduces English Walnut Grips for AR-15

If you want to bring an old school look and feel to your new school AR, this is certainly one way to do it. Black Wood USA is a Washington-based company that builds wood furniture for the AR-15. The...

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Tempe Police Add AR-15 Mounts to Back of Motorcycles

The Arizona-based Tempe Police Department recently rolled out AR-15 rear mounts for its motorcycle-riding LEOs. Tempe Police Mounts As first reported by the Phoenix New Times, a total of eight...

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VIDEO: TacStar Unveils Carbon Fiber AR-15 Handguards With Rail

Lyman brand TacStar has unveiled a new line of carbon fiber AR-15 handguards that come with an integrated Picatinny rail. These carbon fiber AR-15 handguards—available in 10-inch carbine length,...

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4 Experts on Why Americans Should Be Able to Own an AR Platform Rifle

Second Amendment rights have recently come under fire. Gun control advocates have specifically called the AR platform rifle and its merits into question. So we turned to a panel of experts to give us...

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VIDEO: The TacStar Brass Catcher Makes Life Easier for AR Shooters

Let’s face it: sending rounds through your AR at the range is fun, but nobody likes walking around trying to find spent brass. Lyman brand TacStar just announced a nifty solution to that pesky problem...

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Florida Deputy Uses AR-15 Rifle to Kill Alligator Threatening Girl

A Florida deputy used his Bushmaster AR-15 rifle to kill an alligator that waited patiently for a teenage girl trapped in a tree for nearly an hour late last week. RELATED STORY 10 AR-15 Rifles You...

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Why the Radian Model 1 Rifle Is a Cut Above Its Competition

A trip to the gun store or a quick look through any gun magazine will leave you almost overwhelmed with the number of AR-style rifles available. And as numerous as the offerings are, the prices range...

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The CMMG Mk47 Mutant Blends the Best of the AR & AK Worlds

Few debates have been waged more vigorously than that of the superiority of the AR versus the AK. Each side of the argument has staked its position, and both have dug in like defenders of the earth...

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Clearing Up 8 of the Most Common AR Myths and Misconceptions

The AR world has by far the biggest following of all the gun niches out there. With that, you get a large mix of people ranging from brand-new gun owners with zero experience to Special Forces...

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