Norma Announces the Xtreme LR-22 Long Range, High Performance Rimfire Load
You don't generally associate the venerable .22 LR round with long range or precision bullet design but that's exactly what Norma is promising with their new Xtreme LR-22 load. While it's still a lead...
20 States Lobby Biden Admin To Stop Civilian Sales of Lake City 5.56×45 Ammo
NY Attorney General hates the thought of everyday Americans owning firearms. She works tirelessly to attack gun owners at every turn, including trying to run the NRA out of business. As if her current...
The Truth About: Hollow Point Bullets [Video]
Over on TTAG's Rumble channel we'll be doing regular "The Truth About..." videos. I promise with better audio quality than the first one, The Truth About Hollow Points, embedded below. The Truth About...buying a...
Ammo Review: Winchester Defender 12 Gauge Buckshot
I’ve come to really enjoy reviewing shotgun ammo. I’ve talked about my favorite, Federal Flitecontrol, and reviewed the four dollars a round Barnes, mini shells, and more. This week, I ran into Winchester Defender...
CCI Announces new Uppercut .22LR Jacketed Hollowpoint Personal Defense Rounds
We all know you shouldn't rely on a .22LR for self defense when there are more effective options out there. But I bet we all know people who still do. Whether it's because that's...
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 different and -- just...
In Praise of the [Clearly Superior] .40 S&W Cartridge
O .40 S&W, you are being driven from your throne.
Thou, from when you graced the world,
The world has loved and hated thee.
10x22mm is your measurement,
Both strong and true.
Sadly many have...
The Truth About Handgun Calibers and Defensive Use
A string of recent comments on some of TTAG's articles have made it clear there is a lot of misunderstanding out there with regard to how handgun calibers stop threats. Admittedly, it's a subject...
Would You Trust Frangible Ammunition in Your EDC Gun?
Retired U.S. Army Airborne Ranger Paul Lemke founded the company now known as Inceptor Ammunition in 2012. Lemke’s goal was to create innovative frangible ammunition with a twist to differentiate their products from the...
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 center fire rifles and pistol,...
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 years. Are you confused...
.38 Special: What I’ve Learned After Over 20,000 Rounds
I make a habit of counting the number of reloads I make by keeping a tally of primer and bullet boxes. I’m not a hoarder and I don’t keep them, but I am detailed...