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Deadlines - What Virginia & Rhode Island Need to Know

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 18, 2026

PSA is prioritizing Virginia and Rhode Island orders ahead of the July 1 deadline. Serialized orders must be placed by June 23, and non-serialized orders must be placed by June 30 at 10 PM.

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PSA X5.7 & ROCK Full Size 40 Round Magazine

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 18, 2026

PSA is launching the new X5.7 40-round magazine, built for compatibility with the PSA X5.7 and full-size PSA Rock. With an overmolded texture and matching grip angle, this magazine is designed to pair naturally with both platforms.

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Polymer vs Aluminum AR-15 Magazines: Which Is Better?

Posted by Jim Grant on June 15, 2026

There are dozens of different AR-15 magazines on the market today, but one question most shooters have is what material should they choose? Well, we compare the two most common types and answer the age old question - Polymer vs Aluminum AR-15 Magazines: Which is Better?

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Upcoming Firearm Restrictions: What VA and RI Customers Need to Know

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 9, 2026

State and local firearm regulations are continuously evolving across the country, and some recent legislative changes will directly impact what we are able to sell and ship to customers in Virginia and Rhode Island. We want to make sure our customers in these states are informed well in advance so you have the opportunity to complete any purchases before restrictions take effect. PSA is committed to fulfilling all eligible orders placed before the deadlines below, and we are actively prioritizing these shipments to ensure they arrive at your FFL in time for transfer.

VA Residents: Third party drop ship orders must be placed by June 19, all PSA warehoused affected firearm orders by June 23, and all PSA warehoused non-serialized affected orders by June 30.

RI Residents: Third party drop ship orders must be placed by June 9, all PSA warehoused affected firearm orders by June 15, and all PSA warehoused non-serialized affected orders by June 30.

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The PSA Sabre IC Receiver Sets - 6mm ARC & .338 ARC

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 4, 2026

The PSA Sabre IC Receiver Set is built for shooters looking to build around emerging ARC cartridge platforms. Designed for 6mm ARC and .338 ARC compatibility with Magpul ICAR magazines, this receiver set includes ambidextrous controls, a flared magwell, and mil-spec parts compatibility in six launch colors.

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New PSA Sabre Enhanced Receiver Sets

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on June 1, 2026

The PSA Sabre Enhanced Receiver Sets bring premium upgrades to your next build with ambidextrous controls, a flared magwell, integrated trigger guard, and a cleaner threaded set screw design. Originally created for the Mixtape platform, these receiver sets are now launching separately in six color options.

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Pump-Action Shotguns vs Semi-Automatic Shotguns`

Posted by Jim Grant on May 29, 2026

The world of shotguns can be a confusing place for shooters unfamiliar with them and their inner workings. While rifles and handguns have eliminated all the reliability issues of semi- and fully-automatic operation, shotguns are a different story. So let's compare pump-action shotguns vs semi-automatic shotguns.

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How to Clean Your AR-15 Fast — Field Strip, Barrel, BCG & Lube

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on May 25, 2026

PSA explains how to perform a basic AR-15 cleaning, including upper receiver maintenance, bolt carrier group cleaning, and lubrication tips.

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The H&R Arms T48 is Back!

Posted by Palmetto State Armory on May 21, 2026

H&R introduces the T48 rifle, a faithful reproduction of the historic 1950s military trial rifle originally developed to compete against the M14 and AR-10.