Tactical
The First-Time AR-15 Buyer’s Guide
The AR-15 is America's most popular rifle. Here's what a first-time buyer needs to know about calibers, barrels, features, accessories and the laws that apply.
Tag: AR-15
Tactical
Red Dot or LPVO? Choosing an Optic for Your AR-15
The two most popular AR-15 optics are the red dot and the low-power variable optic. Here's how they differ and which fits home defense, hunting and competition.
Tactical
16-Inch Rifle, SBR or AR Pistol? Sorting Out Short Barrels in 2026
ATF's October change on short-barreled rifles has many AR owners asking what they can build or buy. Here's how the categories work and the rules that still apply.
Firearm Legal News
Supreme Court Sets December 2 Arguments in AR-15 Ban Cases
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut bans on AR-15-style rifles on December 2. A ruling could reach about a dozen states.
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