The AR-15 is America’s rifle—plain and simple. If you don’t already own one (or several), you need to fix that ASAP. It’s one of the most versatile and enjoyable rifles to shoot, whether you’re hunting, hitting the range, or competing. But when it comes down to it, home defense is the real reason many people … Read more
The Griffin Armament MKII falls into an interesting place for me as a reviewer. I’ve heard a lot about Griffin over the years, but haven’t come across one professionally. While their online presence in social media and advertising has been a bit contentious at times, more recently Griffin Armament has settled into a more professional … Read more
When Hornady released the 6mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) in 2020, they set out to solve a challenging problem: how to get maximum long-range performance from the AR-15 platform without sacrificing reliability or requiring major modifications. The result is a cartridge that’s quickly gaining attention from both hunters and precision shooters. With its ability to … Read more
The venerable AR-15 platform has come a long ways since its inception in the mid-1950’s. While the first few decades worth of growth within the platform were driven by military necessity through the M-16, the massive sales boom following the sunset of the “assault weapons” ban in 2004 saw a huge influx of R&D dollars. … Read more
U.S. Federal Court Judge Stephen McGlynn struck down Illinois’ so-called “Protect Illinois Communities Act” gun and magazine ban Friday afternoon. The court ruled that banning America’s favorite rifle, the AR-15, and a myriad of other hot-selling guns commonly used for self-defense is unconstitutional. The ruling proved a very satisfying cap to a week that saw … Read more
POF has just released the P-15 BASE Rifle and as the name implies it has everything you’ll need to get started and nothing you won’t, like a big price tag. With an MSRP of $999, you might think the P-15 BASE is your everyday run-of-the-mill forged receiver AR-15, but you’d be wrong. While the rifle … Read more
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a break-in—your heart racing, adrenaline pumping and precious seconds ticking away. In such a high-stress situation, you need a home defense tool that offers more than just peace of mind; you need one that can provide a quick and decisive response. The … Read more
Three years ago, 13 U.S. service members were killed during Joe Biden’s botched Afghan pullout. He never mentions them, their grieving families or the changes that have taken place since they made the ultimate sacrifice. It is now illegal for Afghan women to appear outside of the home unless they are fully veiled, Afghanistan’s supreme … Read more
In a recent press conference at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump reiterated his unwavering support for the Second Amendment, despite being the victim of a would-be assassin who used an AR-15. According to a report by The Reload‘s Stephen Gutowski, Trump was asked if the incident had altered his view on AR rifles, to which … Read more
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