Who doesn’t enjoy a chance to show off their skills? As we grow more confident in something, it’s a common part of human nature to want to highlight that ability. Spending a few hours at the range is a good way to keep your skills well-honed, and going out for an afternoon of plinking is […]
When you purchase a firearm, you don’t expect to immediately become a pro, right? Of course not. That would be pretty ridiculous! That’s like buying a guitar and calling yourself a musician before your first lesson. With musical instruments, you build up your expertise over time with training and practice — and those skills do
How many times in your life have you heard that old adage that “practice makes perfect”? Sure, it may have been an excuse for your parents to encourage you to go outside and spend an hour running off energy in the name of “practicing” for your chosen sport, but that old adage has stuck around
The AR 15 is often jokingly called the “Lego gun” for a reason. It’s possible to go and buy one from a licensed seller then replace every component of the upper receiver to the point that it isn’t recognizable as the firearm you initially purchased. Of course, since the various components of the upper can
If something is going to go wrong with a firearm, wouldn’t you like to know before you add ammo to the mix? Keeping your AR 15 in good repair by cleaning and checking each component for wear will go a long way to minimize the risk of a jam or misfire. Another good way to
Dry Firing Drills: Keep In Practice Out Of The Range Read More »
When you first started learning about firearms — any firearm, not just the AR 15 — what were the first lessons you learned? We’re betting it wasn’t how to take aim and fire. In just about every class, the first step is to introduce everyone to or review how to handle a firearm safely and
It’s probably fair to say we’ve all been told that “practice makes perfect” at least once in our lives. It’s an aphorism that is used by so many experts in a wide range of fields, and it’s something said so often because, well, it’s correct. Practicing over and over is a great way to learn
Dry Firing: An Introductory Guide For AR 15 Owners Read More »
How’s your grouping these days? Are you looking for ways to improve your accuracy with your AR 15? Odds are pretty good that you’ve figured out just how many different elements can impact your accuracy. It could be your stance, your grip, where on your rail accessories are installed, or the overall weight of your
Eye Dominance & Sighting: The Basics For Better Accuracy Read More »
If you’ve been around the AR 15 community for any length of time you’ll likely have noticed a common trend: AR owners love to debate. Whether it’s the merits of one handguard rail style over another or which optic options are best, you’ll notice that AR owners can get into some pretty lengthy — and
Weighty Matters: Does Your AR Need To Lighten Up? Read More »
You’ve probably heard people say that “kids change everything,” and they’re absolutely correct. It’s not so much that having kids will mean you have to change jobs, stop listening to your favorite musicians, or any of those big things that are a part of you. It just means you’ll need to think a bit more
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