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Why the AR 15 Is a Favorite Tool of PoliticiansMost American gun owners know the AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles. Because of that inevitably becomes the conversation whenever people talk about self-defense, gun control laws, and more.These guns are so popular that people have sued cities and towns that ban them, claiming such bans violate their Second Amendment rights. As part of the U.S. Constitution, the Second Amendment is something politicians swear to uphold when they take off …

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Firearm IndustryUnless you have been living in a cave or your secret underground bunker for the last couple of months, you know that the COVID-19 virus has drastically changed everyone’s lives now and for the foreseeable future. In some industries, such as tourism and air travel, it has been crippling. However, other sectors, such as food, medical, home products, and firearms, have seen undocumented growth in sales and demand.The firearm industry is no stranger …

AR 15 Charging HandlesAt first glance, an AR 15 charging handle looks like nothing more than a regular, rod-shaped object that doesn’t have much significance. Truth be told, the charging handle is an essential component that serves a critical function. The charging handle cocks the hammer and moves the bolt into the ready position, giving you the ability to shoot.The charging handle also ejects un-fired cartridges from the chamber and clears malfunctions. If you are having any problems with …

AR 15 HandguardsJust like every other part of the firearm, AR 15 handguards come in plenty of different options and are very modular. With all of these options available, it can sometimes be confusing. Even the multiple different names (handguard, forend, forearm, fore grip, etc.) can seem a little odd but they all mean the same thing. So what is the big deal with the handguard?The handguard on an AR 15 is the section of your firearm that surrounds a portion of the barrel that is used, as t …

Picking The Best AR 15 Barrel When it comes to AR 15’s, the barrel is one of the most important parts of the entire firearm, if not the most important part. The barrel of your rifle will determine how accurate it is, how reliable it shoots, and what kind of rounds you can fire, and dictates size and weight measurements of the gun. There are plenty of different options out there on the market that you can buy, different ways they are made, different types of steel that are used, and a var …