James Burton

ARBuildJunkie Editor in Chief, James Burton is a writer and shooter, immersed in gun culture since before he could walk. His earliest memories were smells of musty military surplus stores, his father’s large collection of H&K rifles and stacks of Soldier of Fortune magazine. Throughout his impressionable youth, family vacations were wandering the grounds twice a year at the Knob Creek County Machine Gun Shoot. Please feel free to reach out to James for story ideas and more at [email protected]

Daniel Shaw on ARs & Leaving Your Comfort Zone

We recently sat down with Daniel Shaw to discuss his time in the Marine Corps, his feelings on the AR-15, as well as the obvious, and sometimes not so obvious, benefits of firearms training.

Warrior Poet Society – Mindset with John Lovell

We recently spoke with John Lovell about the important conversations that he’s having over at Warrior Poet Society. While we all love ARs, there is most certainly a mindset side that we should not ignore, especially since so many of us have chosen these firearms as a means to protect our homes and families from harm.

Cleaning Your AR-15 for Peak Performance

To guarantee optimal performance and durability for your AR-15 rifle, proper maintenance is key, with the initial step being the selection of an appropriate cleaning kit. Similar to the meticulous upkeep required for high-performance vehicles, maintaining an AR-15 is essential for its long-term functionality. This guide aims to assist both novice and experienced AR-15 owners … Read more

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