Top 5 AR Accessories You NEED for your Home Defense Carbine (Interview with Glen Stilson)

This entry details the top 5 firearms of all time according to SGM (Ret.) Karl Erickson, a Green Beret with extensive combat experience. The list includes the Ruger 10/22 for its versatility and training potential, the Glock pistol for its reliability, the M-16/AR-15 platform for its customizability, the Barrett .50 Cal for its power, and the M134 Minigun for its sheer firepower. Erickson emphasizes the importance of firearm safety and the adaptability of modern firearms through customization.

This guide outlines seven essential firearms for a zombie apocalypse scenario, emphasizing practicality, logistics, and reliability over aesthetics. The selections include a 16-inch AR-15 carbine in 5.56 NATO, a Glock 19 Gen 5 in 9mm, a 12-gauge pump shotgun, a .357 Magnum lever-action rifle, a .357 Magnum revolver, a 9mm PCC, and a suppressed .308 bolt-action rifle. Each choice is justified by its specific advantages in maneuverability, ammunition availability, shootability, and effectiveness in various survival situations.

This video provides a detailed comparison between M855 'green tip' and M193 'ball' 5.56x45mm ammunition for realistic self-defense and SHTF scenarios. It analyzes their performance based on projectile weight, velocity, penetration, fragmentation, and barrel length, offering guidance on choosing the appropriate round for different rifle configurations and tactical considerations. The speaker, with extensive military experience, emphasizes practical application over theoretical performance.

This guide, drawing from an experienced firearms instructor, covers essential aspects of building and accessorizing an AR-15 platform rifle and an AR pistol. It emphasizes the importance of proper stocks/braces, functional accessories like flashlights and optics, and practical carry solutions such as the Kore Essentials ratcheting belt. The instructor highlights cost-effective builds and critiques common impractical firearm setups.

This video features an experienced firearm instructor discussing critical aspects of home defense, concealed carry, and firearm ownership. Key takeaways include selecting appropriate firearms like the Mossberg Shockwave, AR-15, or various pistols based on individual needs and training, the importance of consistent, realistic training, and understanding the legalities surrounding suppressors under the NFA. The discussion also covers concealed carry methods, the pros and cons of red dot sights, and the role of body armor, emphasizing the profound ethical and legal responsibilities of gun ownership and mental preparedness.

This video showcases an AR-style rifle, identified as the ARROYO MC1R M0D-2 M-LOK, equipped with a red dot sight, free-float handguard, and collapsible stock. The rifle is presented in a tactical context, with the speaker humorously referring to it as a 'freedom seed spreader' for both general use and home defense scenarios. The visual evidence highlights key components of the firearm and its accessories.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.