Range Fest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 5 Dogs Shooting Range in Bakersfield, California. Hosted by Dirty Bird Industries, with support from Dirty Bird Guns & Ammo and AR15Discounts—the parent companies behind ARBuildJunkie—this family-friendly event offers a full day of firearms, demonstrations, and community connection. The range, located at 20238 Woody … Read more
With quality control and attention-to-detail sometimes suffering in the firearms industry, Evolve Weapons Systems is quietly producing quality, properly built ARs from their McKinney, Texas headquarters. We recently sat down with co-owner Adam Tarr to discuss his company’s philosophy, others he looks up to in the industry, what consumers should be looking for in an AR-15, and why the small things matter when building a reliable AR.
Sons of Liberty Gun Works and the 2025 Chuck Pressberg Presscheck Consulting Rifle. Also, check out our full SHOT Show 2025 playlist…
Here’s a quick early look at the newest offering that’s on its way from Hodge Defense, shared with us over at the Badger Ordnance booth at this year’s SHOT. More information as it becomes available…
ARBuildJunkie talks with Trey Knight of Knight’s Armament to get an overview of the current state of Knight’s rifles and the company’s focus on suppressor technology.
Mike Lewis is a 20-year Army infantry veteran, renowned for his expertise in small arms and doctrine development. His contributions to the “Professional Citizen Project” series, particularly CITIZEN MANUAL 3: AR PATTERN RIFLE AND CARBINE, have set a new standard in civilian firearm education. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen … Read more
With a diverse range of reliable shotguns available for home defense, we consulted with Steve “Yeti” Fisher of Sentinel Concepts to explore the best options. In this discussion, we cover home defense shotgun do’s and don’ts, and essential considerations for anyone considering the switch from an AR or pistol.
Becoming better at competitive shooting isn’t just about having the latest, greatest gear. It also involves preparation, practice, good organization, and the proper mindset. To learn more about how we can boost our shooting skills, we sat down with John Hatcher of Sun and Shadow and discussed his company, lessons he’s learned about competitive shooting, and any advice he could share.
Daniel Defense 9mm PCC and new 9mm Daniel Defense Handgun – SHOT Show 2024
Duane Liptak of Magpul gives ARBuildJunkie a tour of some of what’s new at the 2024 SHOT Show.