On July 4th, 2025, Palmetto State Armory (PSA) joined forces with Gun Owners of America (GOA), FRAC, Silencer Shop, SilencerCo, B&T USA, and the Gun Owners Foundation to file a lawsuit aimed at dismantling the National Firearms Act (NFA) once and for all. Here’s why this matters: The newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the weapons of the era matched old-school machining with rapidly progressing technology to produce weapons and gear that are simply iconic. … Read more
If you’ve followed my Palmetto State Armory Sabre-10 M110-ish journey from the start, welcome back! If not, I first did a review on this rifle, then published Part 1 in this improvement series, covering cosmetic upgrades and accessories. Now my Sabre-10 has been fully upgraded to be more M110-ish, and it’s time to show you … Read more
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a PSA Dagger for a while now, but I always hesitated because of the issues I kept hearing other shooters mention. What drew me to it was that it’s a Glock 19 clone with interchangeable parts. Internals The PSA Dagger is fully compatible with Gen 3 Glock … Read more
Palmetto State Armory’s Sabre 15 11.5” carbine isn’t just another budget blaster—it’s a rugged, lightweight rifle that took 2,000 rounds of hard use without a single hiccup. In this recent range day breakdown, the crew put the Sabre through its paces, running mag after mag through it in realistic training conditions. The result? No malfunctions, … Read more
When it comes to AK-47s, three things matter most: durability, reliability, and affordability. The AK platform has earned its reputation as the rifle that just keeps running, no matter the abuse. But finding an AK that delivers on performance without draining your wallet? That’s been a challenge—until now. Enter the Palmetto State Armory AK-47 GF3, … Read more
Palmetto State Armory gave “going big” a new meaning at SHOT Show 2025, capping off its concept wall with a semi-auto .50-caliber rifle adorned with the suppressor she told you not to worry about and a 50 BMG drum magazine thanks to the good folks at FosTech. For those unfamiliar with PSA’s concept wall, this … Read more
As a gun writer, I am constantly asked, by friends and family, what gun they should buy for home defense. Some are new to shooting, and they hear all sorts of things. Usually what has happened is that they were given “expert advice” by someone who may not be an expert and were told, “Just … Read more
The Palmetto State Armory JAKL was first introduced several years ago, but is now hitting its stride with consumers. The PSA JAKL is an adjustable gas, long-stroke piston operated AR-15. The PSA JAKL has been billed as a “truck gun” by many. It has taken a couple years to really get off the ground, and … Read more
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