Author: Rise Armament

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…

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…

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.…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

There are more than 1 million disabled and fallen service members. Nearly 2 million military heroes’ dependents are negatively impacted by war. The cost to provide educational scholarships to those dependents is a whopping $9 billion, and 85% of the families don’t qualify for federal aid. That’s where Folds of Honor comes in. They provide…

We asked the Team RISE pro shooters what equipment tips they have for people getting started in 3-Gun and other shooting competitions. Here’s what they had to say. 1.  Always try to get the best equipment you can afford right off the bat. You will only kick yourself when you outgrow it and have to…

How do you know what focal plane your scope is? Is it a first focal plane or second focal plane reticle and why does it matter? What are the pros and cons of each? To find out, check out our tutorial with Garrett Grover — RISE Armament product specialist, a retired U.S. Army sniper, 3-Gun competitor, and firearms…

We’ve all seen those movies, right? The ones where the hero is standing in tense silence, screwing a long, black suppressor onto the end of his weapon as he listens for the footsteps of approaching assassins? Then a gunfight ensues with the weapons reduced to soft coughs, making the whole thing into a deadly game…

Precision and accuracy aren’t the same. Very simply, accuracy is a one-off deal ― a single point in the right place, one time. Precision is hitting the same point over and over within a given variance range. In a manufacturing context, that means producing a product with the same specifications within, say, 1/100,000th of an inch. In…

In our latest tutorial, Garrett Grover — RISE Armament product specialist, retired U.S. Army sniper, and 3-Gun competitor explains how to use your scope’s reticle markings. Watch the video below to learn: What are the ticks and hashmarks for in your scope?  How do you use the reticle markings — instead of a range finder…

NRA Action Pistol is one of the more exciting events in competitive shooting. Requiring accuracy and speed, it’s a blend of IPSC and PPC courses. Competing in it will undoubtedly improve your marksmanship, and you’ll have fun and push yourself along the way. It requires minimal equipment and is open to shooters of all levels of…

When split seconds matter, you have to pay attention to the details. Team RISE competitive shooter Rebecca King shows how to properly sling and unsling your rifle during a match. Practice the techniques she teaches to improve your shooting times.  Check out and follow Rebecca on Facebook and Instagram!

Whether you’re an experienced competitive shooter or you’re just beginning to compete with firearms, there are things you can do to improve your mindset and approach. Try these tips and reminders to help you do your best at shooting competitions. Don’t Make Assumptions  It’s surprising how many shooters are misinformed about the type of competition…

Largely thanks to Hollywood and the media, many Americans associate suppressors with the criminal use of a gun. That’s too bad, especially given the value they offer to sportsmen and those who might be affected by the extreme sound of gunshots. Suppressors can be a valuable addition to standard firearm use. Consider a day at…

INTRODUCTION: Of course, the shooting is the fun part of training and practicing. And naturally, you have to be accurate in order to do well in any given stage, but there is more you can do to help shave off those precious seconds every shooter aims to cut. It’s not fun. It’s work. And if…