There is no better feeling than rising early to hunt. The dew on the grass and the ambiance of the environment pull you in. The weight of your rifle and the anticipation of taking down game gives you the feeling of butterflies in your gut like nothing else. All you can think about is the […]
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
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
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
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
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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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Are you about to become a parent for the first time? Or maybe you and your significant other are taking that next big step and moving in together, which means his/her kids are coming too. No matter what age, having kids around can change just about everything — including how we think. A pretty common
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Whether you’re thinking about handing down an heirloom rifle that’s been in the family for generations or you’re contemplating sending your kid off to college with their first firearm, many of us contemplate giving a gun as a gift. It may seem difficult, but if you’re willing to jump through the hoops and do the
