NRA Gun of the Week: Ares Defense SCR

This review of the IWI Carmel rifle highlights its development history, design features, and performance. The rifle utilizes a short-stroke piston system and shares similarities with the Tavor's bolt carrier group. It offers ambidextrous controls, an MLOK handguard, and accepts standard AR-15 magazines. The review includes a detailed disassembly and reassembly process, along with range testing results demonstrating reliability and accuracy.

The CMMG BR4 is a new rifle platform designed to offer AR-15-like functionality in states with restrictive firearm laws. It features a unique lower receiver and a compact upper receiver that eliminates the need for a traditional buffer tube, allowing for a fixed stock. The BR4 is available in multiple calibers and barrel lengths, making it a versatile option for various shooting applications.

This review of the Sig MCX-R highlights its traditional rifle form factor, making it attractive for states with strict firearm regulations like California. The reviewer details its compatibility with Sig MCX uppers, its use of Mossberg 500 stocks, and its ambidextrous controls. While acknowledging its high price point, the review emphasizes its reliability, shootability, and suitability for defensive and hunting roles.

After 1,000 rounds, the reviewer maintains a strong positive sentiment towards the Sig Spear, praising its aesthetics, ergonomics, and reliability. Key highlights include the ambidextrous controls, the unique trigger shape, and the ability to shoot with the stock folded. Minor criticisms focus on the included magazine capacity and the narrowness of the buttstock, which can cause discomfort during extended shooting sessions.

This review of the Steyr AUG A3 M1 highlights its bullpup design for compactness, making it suitable for hunting and maneuverability in tight spaces. It discusses its chambering in 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington, its short-stroke gas piston system with adjustable settings, and its ambidextrous features for left-handed shooters. The review also covers the integrated optic options and the rifle's ruggedness, positioning it as a viable alternative to AR-platform rifles for varmint hunting.

This YouTube video features NRA's Tony Morrison firing the ARES Defense Sport Configurable Rifle (SCR). The demonstration takes place on a range located outside the company's headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The video also includes a call to action for viewers to join the NRA and receive a special gift, with a provided membership link.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.