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Should I Put a Forward Assist on an AR-15(Post)
If you're building a new AR-15, shopping for a new upper receiver or customizing your build, you can choose to upgrade your forward assist or decide whether to include one at all. If you haven't had ...
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver(Post)Updated Sep 20, 2021 The global ammunition market is expecting to reach $28.37 billion by 2028. The AR-15 and upper receiver sales continue to build those numbers. When building an upper ...
AR-15 Upper Receiver Types(Post)If you are brand-new to the world of the AR-15 rifle, you may be confused about the many different AR-15 receiver types. One way to gain a better understanding of what a receiver actually does ...
Grip Techniques on an AR-15(Post)Accurate shooting with an AR-15 starts with the fundamentals. Your gear, attachments, ammunition, optics and everything else are important, but all secondary to the way you hold your weapon. A good ...
4 Rifle Shooting Positions You Should Know(Post)Shooting instruction highly emphasizes proper stance. You may have heard it all before — feet shoulder-width apart, lean slightly forward at the hips, left foot ahead of the right foot if you' ...
How to Properly Shoot an AR-15 for Beginners(Post)If you're a first-time gun owner or brand-new to the AR platform, you may be learning how to shoot an AR for the first time. An article cannot take the place of in-person training from a qualified i ...
Tips for Shooting With a Bipod(Post)Hunters and military personnel often sit close to the ground or behind barriers to survey areas in front of them. In these scenarios, shooters benefit from having accessories that allow them to rest ...
How to Build an FBI HRT AR-15(Post)The FBI is home to one of the most elite tactical teams in the world — the HRT (Hostage Rescue Team). HRT operators train for high-risk missions and represent the most advanced SWAT team in th ...
9 Common Shooting Mistakes(Post)No matter what platform you are shooting, it pays to know how to shoot it well. Revolvers, lever guns, bolt actions, handguns — they all have their unique features and demands. When it comes t ...
Glock Disassembly 101(Post)Field stripping a Glock is a critical skill for routine cleaning and maintenance. Advanced disassembly requires some basic tools, but it allows for deep cleaning and more part upgrades. Reassem ...
HOW TO SET UP AN AR-15 LIKE A NAVY SEAL(Post)The AR-15 is the civilian legal version of the M4 — a weapon used by many U.S. military units, including the elite operators who belong to SOCOM (Special Operations Command). Since the introdu ...
Making Shooting Accessible for All(Post)For many people, shooting for hunting, leisure or competition is a lifestyle. Firearm enthusiasts look forward to visiting the range to relieve stress and enjoy using their favorite equipment, and t ...
The Importance of Being Able to Shoot With Your Non-Dominant Hand(Post)If you've heard it discussed, you may be wondering what off-hand shooting is. Off-hand shooting, also called weak or support hand shooting, is firing a gun with your weak hand rather than your strong ...
5 Glock Safety Tips You Should Know(Post)Whether you’re an experienced shooter adding to their collection or someone who just got their first firearm, welcome to the world of Glocks! These Austrian firearms are legendary for their ver ...
How To Tune Your AR-15 Gas System(Post)There is an astronomical performance difference exists between a properly tuned AR and one that is not. In any gas-operated firearm, the gas system is responsible for cycling the action and chamberi ...
How Does an AR-15 Piston System Work?(Post)When purchasing an AR-15 for the first time or upgrading your current one, the gas system is an important consideration. Plus, AR-15 gas systems can be rather confusing if you're unfamiliar with the ...
AR-15 vs. M16(Post)AR-15 vs. M16 If you are the least bit familiar with guns, you have most likely heard the debate on whether the AR-15 and M16 are essentially the same gun. In reality, though they have a shared ori ...
How to Properly Use A Fore Grip(Post)The AR-15 design was converted from military to civilian operations by removing the select fire option from the rifle. While many of the available AR accessories are designed to make the platform lo ...
What Are Fake Suppressors?(Post)A suppressor, also known as a silencer or can, is a small cylindrical device that fits onto the muzzle of a handgun or rifle and reduces the intensity of the sound during discharge. In some instance ...
What Size Gas Block Do I Need for My AR-15?(Post)AR-15s are some of the most customizable — and most popular — firearms on the civilian market. Countless parts are available for building a configuration made to your specifications, but ...
How to Improve Your Trigger Pull(Post)Knowing correct trigger pull techniques is crucial for accurate shot placement. Sure, there are some gadgets available on the market that can help with accuracy, but nothing beats putting time into ...
What is an AR-15?(Post)Updated June 23, 2021 If you have read anything in the media about what an AR-15 actually is, you know that the plethora of info can be confusing. The media definition of an AR-15 and what the &ldquo ...
Ambidextrous Upgrades: What’s Available and Why You Need Them(Post)One of the best things about the AR 15 is that it’s a completely customizable rifle. There’s a virtually endless amount of changes you can make to your weapon — you don’t have ...
Best-Rated AR-15 Upper Receivers(Page)Best-Rated AR-15 Upper Receivers Updated December 12, 2025 The AR-15 has become one of the most popular firearms among American gun owners due to its accuracy, versatility and lightweight ...
Best-Rated AR-15 Foregrips(Page)Best-Rated AR-15 Foregrips Updated February 03, 2026 To understand what would be considered the best AR-15 foregrips, one must first understand the purpose of a forward grip. A hu ...
Parts of an AR-15(Page)Parts of an AR-15 You’re here because you’re a gun enthusiast. And you’ve come to the right place because we are, too. The AR-15 is the most customizable weapon platfo ...
AR-15 Failure To Feed: How To Fix Malfunctions And Stoppages(Page)If you’re somewhat new to the AR-15 platform, you might find things that catch you by surprise. The proper use of gas-operated weapons like the AR-15 is a bit more complicated than that of your ...
Can You Match Any Upper AR-15 Receiver With Any Lower?(Page)There are two different types of people. The first type doesn't want to get their hands dirty. They might have a hobby but are not into the do-it-yourself thing. You know, the kind of person that d ...
Best-Rated AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group(Page)Best-Rated AR-15 Bolt Carrier Groups Updated December 30, 2025 The best bolt carrier group to use for any AR-15 depends on a number of factors. Not the least of which is the intended purp ...
Best-Rated AR-15 Charging Handles(Page)Best-Rated AR-15 Charging Handles Updated December 12, 2025 In this article, we will review the top 10 rated AR-15 charging handles. We will equip you with the information you’ll ne ...