Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned builder, or just trying to keep up with the conversation at your local gun store, the AR-15 world can feel like it has its own language. BCG, FSB, MLOK, NiB, SBR — the abbreviations fly fast and furious. This guide breaks down the most common AR-15 acronyms so you can shop smarter, build better, and talk guns with confidence. First Things First: What Does "AR" Actually Stand For? One of the most common misconceptions in the firearms world is t …

If you hold a medical marijuana card and you walk into a gun store to purchase an AR-15 — or any firearm — under current federal law, you are prohibited from completing that purchase. That's true regardless of whether marijuana is legal in your state, regardless of whether your doctor recommended it, and regardless of how long you've held your MMJ card. That answer frustrates a lot of people, and understandably so. Medical marijuana is legal in the majority of U.S. states. Millions o …

You've decided to build your own AR-15. Smart move. Building your own rifle gives you a deep understanding of your firearm, lets you customize every component to your needs, and — depending on how wisely you shop — can save you real money over buying a comparable factory-built rifle. But here's where most first-time builders hit a wall: not all AR builder kits are created equal. A kit listed at $299 and a kit listed at $699 can look nearly identical on a product page, yet the gap in …