Guns for Beginners

The difference between 9mm and 9mm Luger ammunition is either nothing or the latter is part of the former. Depending on how you define it. Huh? Most of the time, when a person says "9mm" when...

I'm sorry to break it to you, but sharp, sleek, and fast 6.5 Creedmoor is not a "hipster caliber." It's here to stay, and that's because it's better than the old glue horse we...

For those new to rifles, you'll probably hear about "long action" and "short action" rifles and you may wonder what that refers to and what that means for the buyer and the shooter. We're...

A few people are rumored to actually enjoy shooting and firearms in the state of California. Many of those wonder just what a California-legal AR-15 is. Additionally, some people end up having to move...

By Jeff Lynch I've always been a staunch conservative and firm supporter in our nation's Constitution, a document that continues to govern our people through Democrat and Republican administrations alike. I am and always will...

If you want a GLOCK 9mm, but don't want one that's too small (like the G26 or G43) nor too big (like the G34) then the GLOCK 17 vs GLOCK 19 are your choices. And...

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,...

In case you didn't already know it, if you don't continue to shoot over time, you will slowly lose your shooting skills. Ammunition is more reasonable that it was a couple of years ago,...

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwqkzz0KIAM   There's a little bit more to hunting than just finding a deer and shooting it. In order to get the best tasting meat, you need a quick, clean kill followed by to field dressing,...

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 side of your rifle...

I love shotguns. I always have and I come from a family who used shotguns for hunting deer, shooting birds, and defending the homestead. In the Marines, I was one of the few Marines...

By James E. Oliver “What’s the best advice for a new gun owner?” is a question I sometimes get at dinner parties, or from new clients. In those situations, I generally get a little background...