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 [...]

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 [...]

Stripped Lower Receiver Buying Guide 2026: Forged vs Billet

Every stripped lower receiver buying guide eventually lands on the same argument, forged or billet, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]