The rimfire rifle is an American tradition, and no gun collection is complete without at least one. The good news is you have options if you have a hole to fill. To help you choose your next, or even first, rimfire rifle–we’ve gathered what we consider to be the top six best 22 rifles and […]
Kel Tec CMR 30 Review
Kel-Tec CMR-30 Review If you like compact and maneuverable carbines in the hot 22 WMR rimfire cartridge then the Kel-Tec CMR-30 is a great option. Kel-Tec introduced the CMR in .22 WMR in early 2015 adding another player to their lineup of lightweight, compact rifles. There’s a lot to love about this little gun, and […]
45 ACP Ballistics Chart and History
45 ACP History: The 45 Auto has a rich history. John Browning first developed this straight walled, rimless cartridge in 1904 and the first gun it found itself chambered in is the Colt 1905. The US military sought a better cartridge than the 38s they were using, and decided that the caliber should be 45″ […]
Best Shotguns For Home Defense: Buyer’s Guide (Action Types, Gauges, Etc)
*Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in October, 2017 but has been updated and republished to continue to reflect the best home defense shotguns as well as serving as a guide to shotgun action types, shotgun gauges, and other important info.* Without a doubt, the shotgun is one of the most versatile firearms […]
Best AR-15 Trigger
As someone with more than an average amount of experience with the AR-15 pattern rifle both in the civilian world working for the gun industry for quite a few years and in qualifying with the military variant, M16, in the Marines, I can say that the stock triggers in America’s Rifles leave a lot to […]
The Tale Of Two Hammers, and a Lesson Learned
Rarely do incidents mimic each other in two different states at two different times, involving different people. But that is exactly what happened here. These stories are nearly identical, with one exception. That exception is that the first incident shows a woman willing to defend herself with her gun the moment she noticed a threat. […]
Top 5 Best Budget Handguns for Concealed Carry
It’s no surprise that concealed carry is becoming more and more popular. With a continued increase in violence around the country, as well as a decreasing police force, more are turning inward for protection. In other words, more people than ever before are carrying a concealed gun. In response to this, I thought I’d put […]
Do I Need a Range Bag?
Certain things are absolute necessities when shooting becomes a hobby. One of those things is eye protection, and another is ear protection. After all, you only get one set of eyes and one set of ears. Once you lose your hearing or sight, it’s gone. But is there anything else you need if you’re serious […]
Charter Arms Off Duty Review
Update to my original Charter Arms Off Duty Review, published 4/30/18. I’ve owned this little snub nosed revolver now for close to six years. It has never failed me. I still carry it on a semi-regular basis in a pocket holster. Charter Arms Off Duty Review: The Charter Arms Off Duty is a 5-shot, snub […]
Sticky Holster Review: Pocket Edition
Sticky Holster Review Updated from original review written on August 1, 2017. I’ve now owned my Sticky Holster for more than 4 years and still use it on a fairly regular basis. In fact, I used it today with my little snub nosed revolver. My primary method of carry with this specific Sticky Holster is […]