Lately there have been people who get their hands on guns and proceed to kill innocent people for political or personal reasons. This is a huge threat today with the rise of Islamic extremism and radical beliefs both foreign and domestically. People in general still don't grasp the reality that no place is safe from this reality. No amount of security or legislation is going to … [Read more...]
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Springfield Armory Introduces Free Float Handguard on the SAINT AR-15
Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest edition of the SAINT™ series: the SAINT with Free Float Handguard. Like the original model, the new SAINT proves once again that high performance and upgraded features do not have to mean high price. To further add value the latest version of the SAINT starts with a patent-pending Free Float Handguard (FFH) system with … [Read more...]
Field Stripping, Cleaning and Lubricating Your AR-15
In my experience, the AR-15 style of rifle is one of the easiest firearms to clean and maintain. I actually know AR-15 owners that bring their AR-15 to a gunsmith for cleaning, or rely on others to do it for them. I have always wondered why. Maybe the person is new to the AR-15 platform and is not sure what the process consists of or how to do it? Or, maybe they just don't have … [Read more...]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver: Getting the Right Tools
Easier, Faster Building Experience for AR-15 Upper Receiver In this article, I will be covering certain tools that will be needed to make your building experience easier and faster. I always find that it is easier to have the right tool for the job, and that is the same case when it comes to building your own AR-15 upper receiver. For this series, I will be walking you through … [Read more...]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Forward Assist
Last week, we started our AR-15 upper build with laying out the tools we'll be using. It is now time to start pounding some stuff and getting things installed into your AR-15 upper receiver. Specifically, I will be covering how to install the forward assist into a stripped upper receiver. Remember that not all AR-15 upper receivers have forward assists, so if yours does not … [Read more...]
An All-American Rifle: A Brief History of the AR-15
Both America's foundation and its rise can be largely attributed to the effects of firearms and the men and women who used them. Guns were integral to the shaping of this country before it became a nation, and they carry a history of both salvation and subjugation for the peoples of America. To this day, they remain a point of heated contention regarding whether more harm or … [Read more...]