AR15.com News | 
GUNSTRUCTION IS NOW LIVE! GUNSTRUCTION is an online 3D AR15 builder that allows you to build and customize your own AR15 from a collection of over 700 parts from 38 real world manufacturers! We launched the open beta at the beginning of September and your response has been overwhelmingly positive. We have been tirelessly adding parts and features and we're just getting started! Special thanks to everyone who has taken the time to send feature requests and bug reports! Over the past two months we have added a number of community requested features including modular hand guards, a low-res version for people with older computers, and duplicating and removing parts from your rifle. In addition to features, we have grown our manufacturer list from 20 to roughly 40 trusted brands. The latest companies to join the project include VLTOR, Midwest Industries, Tango Down, and Smith Enterprises! For anyone who has not had the chance to try GUNSTRUCTION out, you may do so at http://www.ar15.com/gunstruction/. If this is your first use, you will be prompted to install the Unity Web Player Plugin, which is a well-known and trusted game engine for viewing 3D in your browser and is locked in an isolated environment with no access to your computer. Once that small download is complete you will be able to start building your dream rifle! If you need help using the application, make sure to check out our collection of tutorial videos here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGiSGunYRfs. Most of the videos are available from within the application, but you can always just jump in and get your hands dirty: build a gun, check its price, weight, length, add accessories, paint it, save it, share it with others and much, much more. There are no wrong answers. If you have any questions feel free to ask in the forums, or through our social media channels including https://www.facebook.com/Gunstruction. GUNSTRUCTION is setup to thrive off the community. So if you like what you see, let us know. If you hate it, let us know. If you can't wait for more, let us know! You can leave us some feedback in http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_1/173_GUNSTRUCTION.html and together we'll make GUNSTRUCTION even better. AR15.com and GUNSTRUCTION are aggressively adding new companies and parts to the builder every day, and we will be keeping it fresh with new parts and features. Our teams have worked really hard on something we love to use, and together with your help we will build the ultimate tool for planning out and realizing your future builds!
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Smith Enterprise News | 
Smith Enterprise Releases a New .50 Cal Flash Hider for M2A1 Smith Enterprise designed a Vortex Flash Hider for General Dynamics several years ago for their improved .50 Cal Flash Hider project they were trying to win from the US Army. Even though General Dynamics liked the SEI Vortex flash hider, they ended up making their own version of the old Smith Enterprise straight flute design. The General Dynamic's straight flute version is inferior to the Vortex because it did not have helical flutes which is a patented technology owned by SEI that blocks up to 98% of the flash. SEI then got a call from 1SG Michael Onstine from the 82nd Airborne and he wanted to try Vortex on his unit's M2A1 Quick Change .50 Cal machine guns. So Smith Enterprise designed a Vortex that will screw on the threaded .50 Cal, replacing the General Dynamics M2A1 flash hider. SEI even added its famous skull logo that is seen on so many other of its products. The soldiers of the 82nd Airborne will be testing the new Smith Enterprise M2A1 .50 Cal Vortex Flash Hider on 9 October, 2013. SEI will post the review and results when they come in. In case you missed it, SEI rebuilt some sound suppressors for 1SG Onstine's unit previously. 1SG Onstine is a silver star recipient and a very knowledgeable veteran of overseas combat.
Smith Enterprise Bipod Special - $30 Off 
For a limited time, SEI is selling its Lightweight Quick Detach MIL STD 1913 Bipod at $30 off. So that is our usual retail price of $265 marked down to $235. This is a limited time only (15 November, 2013). We encourage everyone to take advantage of this, as this won't last forever. Call (480) 964-1818 or email sales@smithenterprise.com to order. The SEI Bipod is made from 4140 Chrome Moly Steel, 304 Stainless and is TiG welded to perform in the harshest and most demanding environments. The 4140 latches are Wire EDM cut to assure maximum strength and the legs are cut with positive locking notches to provide precision locking under any conditions. Our 4140 "ski feet" are a major improvement over any of the rubber of claw-type foot designs. The knuckle joint is machined from 304 stainless steel for exceptionally long life and durability. Installation only requires only an initial adjustment/tightening of the two adjusting nuts. After these are snug down tight, removal/installation can be accomplished with a quick and simple flip of the throw lever. The legs are adjusted simply by depressing the top of the leg latches, which will extend them to your desired height. When not in use, the legs can be folded forward or backwards out of the way. Specifications: 4140 Chrome Moly Steel, and 340 Stainless Steel Construction, TiG welded. MIL STD 1913 interface. Weight – 1.0lb, Height (from centerline bore), adjustable - - 7.0 - 9.0 inches. Retail price is $265 $235 for a limited time. Call (480) 964-1818 or email sales@smithenterprise.com. Smith Enterprise is also available on the Smith Enterprise, Inc. Facebook, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Twitter, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Youtube, Smith Enterprise, Inc. Google Plus, and Smith Enterprise, Inc. Blog.
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Training | 
Triple FTF
This months ARFCOM drill addresses handgun & carbine failures to fire at different distances from the threat. www.PFCtraining.com
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3-Gun Essentials | When Less is MoreBy: Chris Andersen, 3-Gun Nation Pro Shooter 
When getting better means spending less time on the range Ammunition has been hard to come by for quite some time now. So many shooters, especially those just starting out in competition are likely becoming very familiar with what it means to ration what they are able to find. Possibly having to skip that match you really wanted to shoot, simply because you don't have the ammo for it. In fact, I will have an article on 3GunNation.com this month about ways to improve by using less live ammo. Taking time off from a sport you love can be frustrating. But something you may not realize is that there can actually be some positive reasons to step away and take time off from practice and competing if you are serious about improving. The dangers of shooting too much I live in Oklahoma, and this part of the country offers a tremendous number of opportunities for competitive shooting. If you so desire, you can shoot as many as two, or even three different matches every single weekend without driving more than 2 hours. Because I am fortunate enough to have an understanding wife, and a very flexible schedule there have been many times when I have done my best to shoot as many of these matches as possible. I attribute a lot of my jumps in ability to having access to this quantity of matches. But the interesting thing is that I can also attribute setbacks in my training to the exact same group of opportunities. That has made me aware that stopping to take a break can be just as important to improving your match performances as shooting matches and practice time spent on the range can be. Here are a few things to watch out for in your shooting season: Learn to recognize and avoid fatigue The biggest danger of too much time spent at the range is fatigue. We are competing in a very focus-driven sport, and fatigue is the quickest way to lose sight of that focus. Whether you are driving across town to compete in a match after a long week at work, or traveling to back-to-back major matches halfway across the country from each other, fatigue is the enemy of performance. Be honest with yourself about how you are feeling. You know when you are sharp and when you are not. It is very difficult to string multiple matches together over a short period of time and expect to maintain a high level of competitiveness. Sometimes improving means actually shooting fewer matches, and spending a little less time at the range. My routine after returning from a major match always involves at least a day or two of rest prior to resuming regular practice sessions. And I do my best to never schedule major matches less than two weeks apart to ensure proper recovery time. Getting your mind and body right before returning to your practices or competition routine is very important. Regular checkups keep you improving Performance checkups are also extremely important to insuring progress. Shooting match after match without reflecting on mistakes made and taking time to train them out on the practice range can ingrain bad habits deeper and deeper into your routines. And the deeper you ingrain these habits, the more difficult it can become to undo them. Take, for example, a person who has played golf his entire life with a horrible slice. This person has spent years and years reinforcing a bad habit, and forcing himself to work around it, always struggling through his game. He was at a crossroads at one point though, where honest reflection would have led him to a couple of days spent on the driving range with proper instruction that very likely would have had him hitting it straight down the fairway. Something tells me this person would have enjoyed a lifetime of golf a lot more had he taken the time to make that correction. Bad performances offer an opportunity to improve if you let yourself be open to constructive criticism. Take a step back and ask yourself what happened when you had a bad match. Critique yourself honestly. These are the most important times in your competitive shooting career. Making the right move after a big mistake can be the difference between improving, stalling at a certain ability level, or even getting worse. Sometimes that will mean developing a slightly different practice routine to iron out problems. Other times it will mean simply taking a break to rest and recover. Either way you have to allow yourself time to take a step back and periodically look at the big picture. Stop Plinking No more messing around, mindlessly sending rounds down-range. If you are serious about your performance, take your practice sessions seriously. The more serious you are about wanting to improve, the more important time spent at the range becomes. I am not saying you shouldn't have fun. But as I have said many times before, you should come to the practice range with a plan and make every shot count. That means, simply, shooting less. Always finish your practice sessions with either some type of precision shooting or a drill that forces you to stay visually locked in on your sights, make sure you are happy with your performance and leave on a good note. Less is always going to be more in practice. And allotting a very specific round-count to your practice sessions adds match-type pressure which helps train you to focus. Keep things simple Taking breaks also means less tinkering with your equipment. If you find gear that works for you, avoid wasting tons of time chasing after the latest and greatest hot-rod accessory, especially during the season. Take the time instead to master the gear you already have, especially if it is not handicapping you in some obvious way. Settling in on your equipment gives you an opportunity to spend more time on your most important piece of equipment: you. While it is very tempting to always be looking for the latest and greatest gadget to add to your kit, you will find that it can be a very vicious cycle. Constantly chasing finite amounts of time by making big changes in your gear can be exhausting, and that can also result in your match finishes slipping. Regular changes to firearms will inevitably result in a lack of reliability due to unproven equipment. Practice vs. Competition It is important to recognize that a practice session may be better for you than shooting a local match. Competition, on the clock in preparation for a major match should always have a place in your training. There is no better place to work on things like stage planning and execution, as well as get a benchmark against other shooters. But it is also important to remember the one aspect of a practice session that can be more valuable: you are in control of a practice session. You set the pace, and control the content of your time at the range. There are going to be times when a simple hour-long practice session working on a particular skill is going to be more valuable to you than a whole day spent shooting a local match. Being rested allows you to peak at the right times Setting performance goals is very important. It is impossible to be at one hundred percent, one hundred percent of the time. Elite athletes gear their training schedules around specific competitions to insure they are performing at their best at the right times. You should apply the same methodology to your shooting. Whether you are planning to shoot several major matches in a year or just have a regional match you would like to perform well at, set a practice schedule that allows you to have a good balance of training, equipment setup, and rest. Sometimes peaking at the right times means occasionally putting your toys away for rest and reflection to make sure you are as sharp as possible when that big match rolls around. Chris Andersen is a 3 Gun Nation Pro Shooter for Team Vertx and regular contributor to AR15.com and 3GunNation.com. Look for his articles and videos every month in the ARFCOM Newsletter to help improve your performance in 3 gun competition.
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Upcoming Event : God, Guns and Giving | 
Mercury One will be hosting a Sporting Clays shooting event on November 2, 2013, from 8:00am to 2:00pm, at Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. Join Glenn Beck, Navy SEAL and Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, Rick Harrison of the TV show Pawn Stars, national shooting champion of Team Beretta Scott Robertson, and other notable shooters as we increase awareness for the Second Amendment and raise funds for Mercury One's charitable mission. Additionally, our event is family friendly; there will be a gun safety and shooting program for younger children (If you are interested in having your child participate in this program, please email questions@mercuryone.org and put "God, Guns, and Giving" in the subject line). Note: Guns and ammunition are included in the price of the ticket. Mercury One will also be hosting a "God, Guns, and Giving" dinner the night before, November 1, 2013, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the Mercury Studios building complex in Dallas, Texas. David Barton will be speaking about the biblical history of self-defense and the importance of the Constitution, particularly the Second Amendment. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to take part in our Charity Auction and win great prizes; if you buy a Team Shooting Experience package, you will be entered for a chance to win 5 beautiful pieces of ThunderMark Art signed by Glenn Beck as well. The Team Shooting Experience package includes 5 tickets to shoot in the 15-station sporting clays tournament on November 2nd, 5 tickets to the God, Guns, and Giving dinner on November 1st, and a chance to win 5 pieces of spectacular ThunderMark Art signed by Glenn Beck, among other great prizes. The Individual Shooting Experience ticket includes one ticket to shoot in the 15-station sporting clays tournament on November 2nd and one ticket to the God, Guns, and Giving dinner on November 1st. Individual tickets to the God, Guns, and Giving dinner on November 1st are available for purchase as well. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at questions@mercuryone.org. We look forward to seeing you at dinner and the sporting clays course!
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Poorly-Conceived NFA Transfer Proposal | BATFE Solicits Comments on Poorly-Conceived NFA Transfer ProposalAs we previously reported, the Obama administration, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has proposed a new rule governing applications by legal entities such as trusts and corporations to make and transfer National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms. To justify the proposed rule, the administration and BATFE have stated that over 39,000 applications for transfers of NFA firearms to trusts or corporations were received in 2012 alone. Nevertheless, the agency cited not a single case in which an NFA firearm transferred to a legal entity was used in the commission of a crime. The proposed rule would significantly complicate transfers of NFA firearms to legal entities. An especially burdensome provision, for example, would create new classes of "responsible persons" for each type of legal entity and require that each of these persons submit fingerprints and a photograph with a transfer or making application, as well as undergo a background check. BATFE seems to ignore or misunderstand that many NFA firearm owners choose to use trusts to hold their NFA firearms and other property for estate planning reasons, one of which is to simplify the transfer of the firearms to the heirs of the owner. Thus, children, including those who are very young, are often beneficiaries of trusts. The proposed rule seemingly would require even such children to be included in its expanded background check procedures. Further complicating the transfer process, the proposed rule would require each "responsible person" of a legal entity to get a certificate or "sign-off" from a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) before a transfer could be approved. Not only will this further tie up limited government resources by potentially requiring multiple sign-offs and background checks to be done for each transfer, it will allow CLEOs who refuse to process NFA transfers for even the most law-abiding of citizens effectively to veto the transfer. In these CLEOs' jurisdictions, the proposed rule would act as a de facto ban on the otherwise perfectly lawful transfer of NFA firearms. BATFE is now seeking comments on the proposed rule and has made multiple commenting options available. NRA encourages you to make thoughtful and respectful comments to BATFE on the proposed rule. To comment, there are several options available: Through the federal eRulemaking Portal; By fax to: (202) 648-9741; or By mail to: Brenda Raffath Friend
Mailstop 6N-602
Office of Regulatory Affairs, Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: ATF 41P All comments must include the agency name, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the proposed rule's docket number, ATF 41P. The federal rulemaking website has tips on writing an effective comment that covers what agencies look for in the rulemaking process. Written comments must be postmarked and electronic comments submitted on or before December 9, 2013. The electronic submission site will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 9th. Please note that all materials submitted for comment, including personally identifying information, will be made available to the public on the federal rulemaking website. BATFE has already received over 1,200 comments regarding the proposed rule. We hope that the number and quality of comments in opposition to the proposed rule will encourage BATFE to abandon this poorly conceived rule, that will have zero impact on public safety, in favor of effective measures that truly target the criminal perpetrators who commit crimes.
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ARFCOM Hitch Covers | 
Wassup Hitches?!?! Now there's no excuse to leave those trailer hitches naked. We've got a variety of trailer hitch covers made from two color high-density polyethylene so not only are they lightweight and weather resistant, but the designs really stand out. We have a cutout BFL, a circular BFL, and a mil-dot design available immediately, with more designs to come. Hitch Covers : $29.99
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ARFCOM EDC Light Kit | 
EAGTAC D25LC2 Rechargeable Kit We've been looking for a while for the "best" every day carry light before offering anything to our users. Requirements included a smaller overall profile since we carry in our pocket, adjustable output when you don't need blinding light but high-output immediately available when you do, and since we use our EDC light every day, a rechargeable option for cost savings; all without breaking the bank. So after much searching and testing, we've selected the EAGTAC D25LC2. This light offers 850 LED Lumens, with a number of lower intensity settings, and a simple way to switch between them while being able to carry in a bright-ready defensive mode. We're combining this with a 2-position battery charger and two 3400mAh batteries so one is always ready and fully charged. If you need for any reason to use traditional lithium batteries, the light will accept 2 CR123s in place of the rechargeables. We've got a limited number of kits available for sale immediately so we're featuring them at a sale price of $99 until the main supply arrives. Get them while they last! EDC Light Kit : $99
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ARFCOM Receiver Block | 
An upper receiver assembly block designed for a tight fit on your upper receivers. Made from UHMW, these were produced for in-house use but we made so many, we decided to offer them to those of you working on your uppers. Upper Receiver Block : $40.00
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ARFCOM Store | 
In addition to the new products highlighted above, we have a number of featured items in stock: 
Forged Upper Receivers : $99
Our forged uppers come with forward assist and dust cover already installed. 
IonBond BCG : $149
Complete bolt carrier groups in IonBond finish. Phosphate BCG : $119
Complete bolt carrier groups in a phosphate finish. 
Complete Upper Receivers : $600
Complete ready to fire upper assemblies with 14.5" or 16" nitrided barrels in various profiles. Choice of free float hand guard length and style. 
Forged Lower Receivers : $109
Now offering stripped lowers, get your AR15.com receivers for that new build...
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GUN DIGEST | 
Squeeze Out Accuracy with these 12 AR-15 Triggers 
It can sometimes be an overlooked upgrade, but the right trigger can make all the difference in building an accurate AR-15. Here are 12 of the best AR-15 triggers that are certain to help you squeeze the most out of your gun.
Leatherwood CMR Review: Best AR-15 Optic 2013 
Leatherwood's Close Medium Range (CMR) scope is tough, versatile and best of all, affordable. With 11 illumination settings, an optional night vision device and Mill-based ranging hash marks, the scope is easily worth many times its asking price.
AR-15 Upgrades: 5 Can't Miss Accessories 
The two best things about owning an AR-style rifle: Shooting it and customizing it. But what exactly should you throw on your gun? From bipods to rail covers, here are 5 rock-solid accessory ideas to upgrade yours.
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NRA-ILA: Latest Updates | Double-Standards in D.C. As most Americans know, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives--and perhaps others in the Obama administration--knowingly allowed guns to be smuggled from the United States to Mexican drug-smuggling cartels, on the hope that the guns would be recovered at Mexican crimes scenes and eventually traced to sales in the United States. The goal of the effort, dubbed Operation Fast and Furious, was to give anti-gun politicians evidence to use in their campaigns against general-purpose semi-automatic rifles, such as the hugely popular AR-15. As for the carnage that might precede the guns' recovery? That was obviously a risk the planners of the operation were willing to take. BATFE Solicits Comments on Poorly-Conceived NFA Transfer Proposal As we previously reported, the Obama administration, via the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, has proposed a new rule governing applications by legal entities such as trusts and corporations to make and transfer National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms. To justify the proposed rule, the administration and BATFE have stated that over 39,000 applications for transfers of NFA firearms to trusts or corporations were received in 2012 alone. Nevertheless, the agency cited not a single case in which an NFA firearm transferred to a legal entity was used in the commission of a crime. Obama Administration Signs United Nations Arms Trade Treaty Today, Secretary of State John Kerry signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty on behalf of the Obama administration. The National Rifle Association strongly opposes this treaty, which is a clear violation of the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. New York Times: Burden More Gun Buyers with "Woefully Flawed" FBI Checks In a scathing editorial published August 18, titled, A Flawed Background-Check System, the New York Times takes to task the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the detrimental effect the agency's inability to conduct accurate checks has had on job seekers. The Times is right to be critical of the FBI's –apparent inability to conduct accurate or complete background checks, and to defend the civil liberties of those damaged by these inadequacies. However, the Times editorial board had no such qualms about the efficacy of the FBI's system earlier this year when it lent its full-throated support to legislation that would have expanded background checks for firearm purchasers, further burdening the FBI's operations.
NEWS & ISSUES October 18, 2013 - Pennsylvania: Public input to be sought before adoption of state universities weapons policy October 18, 2013 - Gun-grabbers promise protection they can't deliver October 18, 2013 - U.S. Senate and House Send Letters Saying "NO" to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty October 18, 2013 - MPD Continues Selective Enforcement to Promote Gun Control? October 18, 2013 - The AR-15 Shines in New NRA Defensive Rifle Marksmanship Events
LEGISLATION October 17, 2013 - Wisconsin: Pro-Hunting Bill Passes Final Hurdle and Goes to Governor October 17, 2013 - Michigan: Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves to Lift a State Gun Ban October 17, 2013 - 2013 California Legislative Wrap-Up October 11, 2013 - Michigan: Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to Consider Anti-Self-Defense Ordinance Next Wednesday October 11, 2013 - Don't Miss the NJ State Association Annual Meeting Banquet on October 19!
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