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Green Tip Ammo

Green Tip Ammo

Whether you recently purchased your first AR platform rifle or have been shooting for quite some time, chances are you have probably heard the phrase “green tip ammo.” This popular 5.56 cartridge is also sometimes referred to as a “penetrator round” due to its 62-grain projectile, partially steel core, and enhanced ability to punch through […]

does amazon sell ammo

Does Amazon Sell Ammo?

In recent years, the interest in recreational shooting sports and firearms ownership has skyrocketed. Naturally, ammo purchases have increased as well. While this sales growth bodes well for the gun industry as a whole, it can also make it challenging to find the right ammo for your weapons. You could spend a day, driving around […]

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Best 223 Ammo: Range, Training & Home Defense

The .223 Remington and its nearly identical twin brother, the 5.56x45mm NATO, need very little introduction. They represent one of the most common calibers in the U.S. Being the NATO standard, they are in use in various platforms around the world. The data to list the number of world-wide .223 users is surprisingly difficult to […]

history of the ar 15

History Of The AR 15

With the politicization of gun rights in the U.S., the AR-15 has become the poster child for both sides. Beloved by gun-rights supporters, the rifle is the ideal representation of the Second Amendment. It’s a non-military-grade tool in the hands of citizens ready to defend hearth and home. Gun control supporters don’t see the patriotic […]