Beginner’s Guide to the Most Common Calibers and What They’re Good For
Yes, there are a lot of bullet sizes and it can be confusing. We call them “calibers,” except for shotguns, which are referred to as “gauge” or “bore.” Each is ... Read more
Why Range Ammunition Is A Bad Choice For Your Self-Defense Gun
Don’t use range ammo as self-defense ammo. There are a number of good reasons why it’s a bad idea. Range ammunition — meaning full metal jacket or fragmenting ammunition in ... Read more
What’s the Difference Between Rimfire and Centerfire Ammunition?
Are you a newbie when it comes to shooting? There are millions of new, first-time gun owners out there who have come to own a firearm in the last three-plus ... Read more
Carry Gun Reliability: Is it Really a Big Deal If a Gun is Particular About Ammunition?
One of the criteria that some in the gun media as well as buyers use to judge a pistol is whether it digests a diverse array of ammunition. Brass case, ... Read more
The Guide to the History of the M16 Rifle You Never Knew You Needed
The M16 has a fascinating history in many ways. Its appearance is iconic, and has certainly become part of American culture. It is also a symbol, a microcosm, representing both ... Read more
Effective, Affordable, (and Free) Shooting Improvement: Dry Fire Practice at Home
If there’s one thing that any concealed carry training regimen should include, it’s dry firing practice. And plenty of it. Some might even argue that it’s the most important training ... Read more
Why Doesn’t .45 Colt Get More Love These Days?
Much like .45-70, .30-06 and other OG cartridges, the .45 Colt — AKA .45 Long Colt — is an old cartridge design, dating back more than a century. When the ... Read more
One More Time: What Does the AR Stand For in AR-15?
The AR-15 platform rifle is the most popular rifle in the United States. Yet somehow, the meaning of “AR” (as in the AR-15 or AR-10 rifles) continues to be the ... Read more
What Is The AR-15 Forward Assist And Why Do I Need It?
The AR-15 forward assist, a mechanical feature found on most AR-15 pattern rifles, is something that newbies might not totally understand. You’ll find the forward assist assembly on the right-hand ... Read more
