AR-15’s For Dummies: Intro to AR-15’s

This guide explains how to properly shoot with a Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) to prevent muzzle climb and potential safety issues. It emphasizes adopting an athletic stance, driving into the firearm, and actively managing recoil to keep the muzzle down through each rapid shot. Proper technique is crucial to avoid rounds going over berms and to maintain range safety.

This guide details a basic cleaning procedure for an AR-15, recommended every 500 rounds. It covers field stripping the upper receiver, cleaning the barrel with a bore snake, cleaning the bolt carrier group (BCG), and proper lubrication of key contact points. The process emphasizes not over-lubricating to prevent carbon buildup. The video is presented by Justin from Palmetto State Armory.

This guide details the essential steps for lubricating a new AR-style rifle before its initial firing, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers proper disassembly, specific lubrication points on the bolt carrier group and trigger mechanism, and reassembly. The video emphasizes the importance of lubrication for new firearms, drawing a parallel to car maintenance, and highlights the performance of the We The Pieu MX1 lubricant in hot conditions like those found in Utah.

This guide explains the function of the buffer tube in an AR-15 or AR-pattern rifle, as demonstrated by Jared from GUNBROS. The buffer tube is a critical component of the operating system, housing a buffer and spring. Upon firing, the bolt carrier group compresses this spring and buffer assembly as it moves rearward, and the subsequent expansion of the spring drives the BCG forward to chamber the next round. This process is essential for the semi-automatic function of AR-pattern firearms.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Tenicor, addresses a common mistake: fully collapsing rifle stocks. It emphasizes that adjustable stocks are designed for customization to fit the individual shooter and their gear. For most standard carbine-length systems, the optimal general setting is often fully extended. Proper stock adjustment is crucial for consistent shooting performance.

This video provides a detailed review of the One Horse Express AR-15, which comes standard with the ATRIS FRS (Force Reset Trigger). The instructor demonstrates basic shooting techniques for FRT-equipped firearms, emphasizing proper stance, recoil management, and the difference between controlled bursts for accuracy and mag dumping for fun. The review also covers the rifle's specifications, performance with various accessories, and its unique position as the first factory-offered AR with an FRT.

This guide, based on instruction from Professional Firearms Instructor John G. Johnson, details the 'combat grip' for improved pistol accuracy. It emphasizes proper hand placement, high grip on the tang, and the role of the support hand in recoil management, correcting common errors like the 'teacup' grip.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, outlines five essential firearms for immediate acquisition. The recommendations cover a 9mm pistol, an AR platform rifle, a home defense shotgun, a .22 pistol, and a .22 rifle. This selection provides a balanced approach to personal defense, training, and general utility.

This video outlines four key reasons for obtaining a concealed carry permit (CCW) in Florida. It highlights the benefit of carrying during average police response times, avoiding the mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases, leveraging reciprocity with other states, and the accessibility for non-residents to obtain a Florida CCW.

Firearms instructor John G. Johnson provides a clear, instructional guide on two effective methods for loading pistol magazines: the 'Cross Method' and the 'Pez Dispenser Method'. He acknowledges the common difficulties new shooters face with spring tension and encourages viewers to practice both techniques to find their preferred approach. The video emphasizes practical skills for handling ammunition and magazines.