Author Archives: J Burton
Glock 43X CA Added to the California Roster: What Changed and Why It Matters
The Glock 43X has done something no other Glock has managed since AB 1127 took [...]
Oct
What Is a Trigger Kicker? How It Works, vs FRT, and Legal Considerations
A trigger kicker is a small steel part that replaces the disconnector in a standard [...]
Oct
Stripped Lower Receiver Buying Guide 2026: Forged vs Billet
Every stripped lower receiver buying guide eventually lands on the same argument, forged or billet, [...]
Oct
Single Stage vs Two Stage Trigger: The AR-15 Trigger Buying Guide
Few questions come across our counter more often than the single stage vs two stage [...]
Oct
Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo #91 Chevrolet Debuts on the NASCAR Stage
The race weekend is in the books, and seeing the Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo [...]
Oct
ATF’s NFA Transfer FAQs: What the New Guidance Means
ATF’s October 9, 2026, guidance brings new questions for owners and dealers of suppressors, short-barreled [...]
Oct
Breaking News: ATF NFA Open Letter – What Ends for Suppressors and SBRs
The ATF NFA open letter released on October 9, 2026, stops federal approval and registration [...]
Oct
Dirty Bird Retro AR-15 Barrels: Bringing the Classic M4 Carbine Back
For years, the AR market has moved steadily toward free-float handguards, low-profile gas blocks, lightweight [...]
Sep
Why the Rise Armament T24 Blitz G2 Makes Sense for a General-Purpose AR
Few upgrades change the character of an AR as quickly as a better trigger, and [...]
Sep
Why the 12.5-Inch AR-15 Barrel Deserves More Attention
Most AR-15 barrel conversations end up in familiar territory. The 10.3-inch barrel has history behind [...]
Sep