Building an AR is a great way to learn more about the platform, and move from a casual enthusiast to a more informed and invested member of the gun community.
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California’s Assault Weapons Laws…PART II – Building An AR In California
Published: October 12, 2024 { 4 comments }The 72 Hour Rule: What It Is And Why We Follow It
Published: October 12, 2024 { 6 comments }The 72 Hour Rule is a thing many in the firearms world adhere to and for good reason. Here’s why.
8 Things Your Range Bag Is Missing
Published: October 5, 2024 { 3 comments }I’m not going to give the common-sense answers. We all know your range bag should contain your eyes and ears, ammo, spare magazines, etc. I’m not going to bore you with the basics.
6 Tips to Save Money, Fight Inflation, and Keep Shooting
Published: September 20, 2024 { 2 comments }Guns are expensive, ammo is expensive, optics are expensive, and you get the point. It’s expensive, and inflation isn’t helping, and election years certainly don’t help.
A Look At the Patrol Rifle of Yesteryear
Published: September 20, 2024 { 4 comments }The AR might be the ultimate modern patrol rifle, but it’s not the first patrol rifle. Look at a few historical examples of patrol rifles before AR dominance.
Mad Jack’s WWII Weapons of Choice -Broadsword & Longbow
Published: September 14, 2024 { 5 comments }Jack Churchill opted for an English longbow and a Scottish broadsword. Additionally, where normal people might wield such stuff for show, Jack Churchill did not. He used these antiquated weapons to get medieval on the Germans.
AR15 Trigger-nometry: Instant Accuracy Boost
Published: August 10, 2024 { 6 comments }There are two quick hacks to wring out more accuracy from your AR. One is to mount an optic. The second is to replace your AR trigger.
Muzzle Brake vs Compensator vs Flash Hider: What You Need
Published: August 4, 2024 { 2 comments }A flash hider reduces visible flash. A compensator directs gas upward to keep the muzzle down. A muzzle brake vents gas mostly to the sides to cut felt recoil. Brakes and comps are louder and throw more blast at people beside you. Here is the three way comparison, then the full guide from Sadowski. Don’t [...]
Homeowner Shoots Intruder After Neighbors Hear Screams
Published: August 1, 2024 { 15 comments }A homeowner in Oceanside, California fatally shot an intruder who broke into his home earlier this week.
Steiner TOR-X – MantiXs and Steiner Team Up!
Published: July 31, 2024 { 0 comments }MantisX and Steiner have launched a new product that combines MantisX training technology with a Steiner laser.









