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  • 7 Independence Day Essentials

    Summer is here, and the Fourth of July is right around the corner. Cookouts, lake time, and backyard gatherings are likely in your future. We’ve gathered some top items to ramp up summer fun and celebrate America’s birthday.  MP2 Rustic American Flag Recreation Cornhole Boards  They call cornhole the king of backyard games. Well, we do anyway. The MP2 Rustic American…

  • 13 Equipment Tips for Competition Shooters

  • Why Should I Upgrade My Trigger?

    Wondering what the benefits are of upgrading an AR trigger? Watch our quick video to learn.  Note: Always practice gun safety and handle your firearm responsibly and lawfully. Always point your gun in a safe direction and use extreme caution. RISE Armament is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims, all liability for, damages of any…

  • Why hunt with an AR?

    Rifle design has come a long way. A decade ago, you wouldn’t dream of hunting with an AR-15. But now, modern sporting rifles ― or ARs ― are incredibly accurate and offer distinct advantages when it comes to hunting. Like most sports rifles, the AR family (the AR-15 and its big brother the .308-caliber AR-10) got its start on the battlefield…

  • Essential Equipment to Take to the Range

    Want to up your game at the range? Check out what gear and supplies Garrett Grover — a U.S. Army sniper, RISE Armament Product Specialist, 3-Gun competitor, and firearms instructor — recommends.  Note: Always practice gun safety and handle your firearm responsibly and lawfully. Always point your gun in a safe direction and use extreme caution.…

  • What Is Trigger Creep and How Does It Affect Accuracy?

    “Creep” is a term that’s often referenced when it comes to triggers. But what is creep and how does it affect your accuracy?  Creep is the movement you feel in your trigger as you pull it back before the sears disengage and the shot breaks. Milspec triggers typically have a significant amount of creep, and…

  • What are Suppressors and Why Do People Use Them?

    Silencers ― sometimes called suppressors or moderators ― are devices, like car mufflers, that reduce the sound of guns going off. They swirl the path of the expanding gasses that come out of a gun barrel, so the gasses exit more slowly, which reduces the explosive sound. They’re actually fairly simple canisters that attach to gun muzzles. Inside the…

  • Three Reasons to Upgrade Your AR Trigger

    In recent years, drop-in trigger upgrades for AR-15s have become more and more popular — and for good reason. But why would you upgrade your rifle’s trigger? Does it really improve the gun’s performance?  The short answer is this: Upgrading the trigger is one of the easiest and most impactful changes you can make to…

  • The Basics of 3-Gun Shooting Competitions

    Officially, shooting sports in America date back to the creation of the National Rifle Association shortly after the Civil War. Unofficially, shooting sports have likely been around since the invention of the first firearm. Afterall, what could be more fun than hanging out with friends, trying to see who can ping more tin cans or…

  • RISE Armament Trigger Comparison

    Trying to decide between the RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger, RA-434 High-Performance Trigger, and RA-140 Super Sporting Trigger but don’t know what the differences are? In the video below, Tucker, a RISE Armament manufacturing engineer, explains the differences. If you still aren’t sure, feel free to reach out to our customer service department. We’ll be happy to…

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