Getting Started: AR 101

Chances are you may be the owner of a new AR—after all, one in five rifles sold last year was chambered in .223 Rem. If so, or if you are considering owning an AR-style rifle, read this introduction to the platform, written by one of the nation’s most respected trainers.

American Rifleman TV: UZI .22 Rimfire Carbine by Walther

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	JOIN THE DISCUSSION My Disaster Gun By NRA Staff September 14, 2012 If you had to choose one gun—and only one gun—to get you through a disaster (be it traditional or zombie-related), what would it be? If you could have one firearm (that’s realistically available) to protect yourself, your family and your assets, what would it be and why? Here are 10 choices made by some of the editors and contributors in NRA Publications. What would you choose? Let us know. *View the Gallery >>*		Latest Comments Gary wrote: April 17, 2014 Marlin 35 Rem...takes just about everything Josh Lund wrote: April 17, 2014 For ammo availability I would go with my Ruger Mini 14 and SR1911. I have a piston AR in 6.8 that I would prefer but ammo is simply not as easy to come by. *Join the Discussion >>*