Firearms Technology

Tame Short Barrel Madness with the Troy Claymore

The gun industry and general gun population tend to work in interesting cycles. A certain platform will become popular and it will spread like wildfire for some time. Everyone remember piston driven ARs? Right now we are deep into two big fads that are somewhat related. The first is pistol caliber carbines and the second […]

Fun with the Sig P-320 Fire Control Unit: EXO ONE Multi-Caliber Exoskeleton

So it begins. The Sig 320 is going to change the way we think about firearms. The EXO ONE (X01) is a patent-pending multi-caliber exoskeleton for the Sig Sauer P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU). In 20 seconds, you can change your 320 pistol into a legal, bigger, more capable pistol with no FFL and no […]

Gun Glossary: Firearms Terminology

In gun culture, there is a lot of firearms terminology that can be intimidating for those attempting to communicate without being familiar with the jargon associated with the firearms industry. The Arms Guide’s Gun Glossary posts will focus on a few of these terms at a time, defining them for those of us (like myself) […]

Gun Laws Got You Down? The Bolt Blocker Converts Your Modern Sporting Rifle into 50 State Legal “Single-Action” Firearm

New calls to “do something” are coming every day as the left exploits the victims of violence to support their agenda of civilian disarmament. Many states have enacted unconstitutional legislation to restrict ownership of common semi-automatic rifles and others are drafting new laws. The Bolt Blocker offers a 50 state legal conversion to turn your […]

Cover and Concealment: The Difference Can Cause Bleeding

The difference between cover and concealment is one of the most misunderstood principles in the self defense. When evaluating the use of cover and concealment, we need to understand what they mean and how to identify them. Let’s look at the difference between cover and concealment. Cover: Will stop/deflect rounds for at least a small […]

Origins of the AK: Why is the Charging Handle on the Right?

Many shooters of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) seem to get confused and throw a fit when handed an AK. Other complaints aside a predominant whine is that the charging handle is on the right side. The domestic AR’s charging handle is on the left and so some in the “tacticool” arena and others less-informed insist […]

WATCH: STREAK Non-Incendiary “Tracers”

YouTube personality TheLateBoyScout recently took some of AMMO, Inc’s new STREAK ammunition out to the range. He also brought along a full-auto MP-5! See the video below for living proof and a great demonstration of how STREAK ammunition works and what makes it a great tactical choice as well. We broke news of this new […]

1911 Pistol Bits and Pieces: Replacing Parts on a Stock Gun

My name is Joe Chambers. I own a custom 1911 pistol shop in Nebraska called Chambers Custom LLc. (CCP). I’ve been building 1911 style pistols for a decade now, which really isn’t long if you love what you do, and I certainly do love building guns! I’ve been very blessed to have had my guns […]

The FMK AR1 eXtreme Polymer AR Lower: Strong and Light

The FMK AR1 eXtreme is a multi-caliber, Mil-Spec, AR15 Lower Receiver, manufactured in the USA of a high impact proprietary composite polymer. The key to a good AR build is the lower receiver and the AR1 eXtreme is the strongest composite polymer lower on the market. Made in America, it comes with a lifetime warranty. […]

Watch: Franklin Armory Reformation Explained by a Lawyer! – The Legal Brief

Adam from The Legal Brief explains the Franklin Armory Reformation. 11.5 inch barrel and a stock? How is it not regulated by the National Firearms Act? Watch and learn. I look forward to hear more from Franklin Armory and other manufacturers as they explore this technology, or lack of it.