Five Absolute Musts for Brand New AR-15 Owners – Part 2

By Jim Grant

U.S.A. -(AmmoLand.com)- In part one, we discussed the basic safe handling of firearms (and by extension our AR-15). If you are a brand new gun owner, do not skip part one! Go back and read it.

Now, for the rest of you, we’re going to continue where we left off. Keep in mind, that the following items are somewhat specific to the AR-15, but much of the information (especially on sights) is universally applicable.

Get Some Sights

If you purchased a basic AR-15 from somewhere like Palmetto State Armory or Aero Precision, odds are it’s missing one or both iron sights. This isn’t just a cost-cutting measure, it’s because shooters tend to have very specific tastes and preferences when it comes to AR-15 sights. The problem is that it’s impossible to precisely aim a firearm without any sights installed. So while your brand new PSA gun can load and fire ammo just fine, placing those rounds where you want is a different story. When it comes to aiming your …Read the Rest

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