Palmetto State Armory’s Sabre 15 11.5” carbine isn’t just another budget blaster—it’s a rugged, lightweight rifle that took 2,000 rounds of hard use without a single hiccup. In this recent range day breakdown, the crew…
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When it comes to AK-47s, three things matter most: durability, reliability, and affordability. The AK platform has earned its reputation as the rifle that just keeps running, no matter the abuse. But finding an AK…
If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the…
Palmetto State Armory gave “going big” a new meaning at SHOT Show 2025, capping off its concept wall with a semi-auto .50-caliber rifle adorned with the suppressor she told you not to worry about and…
As a gun writer, I am constantly asked, by friends and family, what gun they should buy for home defense. Some are new to shooting, and they hear all sorts of things. Usually what has…
The Palmetto State Armory JAKL was first introduced several years ago, but is now hitting its stride with consumers. The JAKL is an adjustable gas, long-stroke piston operated AR-15. The JAKL has been billed as…
“No bucks, no Buck Rogers.” the old saying goes. That’s true, even where firearms are concerned. But, if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines of the self defense scene because you don’t have much extra…
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning in South Carolina today and stopped in to visit our friends at Palmetto State Armory in Summerville. Trump could do worse than being seen at a gun store…
[ED: This is the last in a three-part series. Read the first article HERE.] Although most of my summer was spent doing retro or retro-inspired AR builds, I had enough time for a few more…
I retired from full-time law enforcement two years ago, and I took a job as a part-time school police officer at a local school district. That means I now have summers off for the first…