Today many companies associated with shooting, hunting and even just everyday outdoor recreation have suffered hard financial times, some more than others. This of course, applies to our “made in the USA” businesses. As sportsmen and women, we should consider buying “Made in the USA” products next time you need to purchase ammunition, firearms or […]
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380 ACP Ballistics and Guide
Why 380, and why now? While there is a good reason as to why my family owns a couple of pistols chambered in 380 I’m going to be completely honest with you and say that the 380 is not my first choice for self-defense. I’ll get to the reasons why it’s not my first choice […]
Sig Sauer Issues Recall on Some 9mm FMJ Ammo
Gun and ammo manufacturer Sig Sauer announced the recall on a specific lot of their 9mm FMJ ammunition due to powder charge variations. The ammo’s powder charge may cause a round to fire but not enough to force the projectile to fully leave the barrel of the gun. This is what is known as a […]
5 Reasons To Keep Stocking Ammo
With increasing frequency, ammo is becoming the focus of control efforts by political and governmental entities that view guns and all associated with them as evil. It never ceases to amaze me as to how little thought is given to ammo and its availability. Below are just a few of the challenges and considerations we […]
Training With a 22 Pistol Clone Makes Sense
Sig Sauer just announced the release of their latest pistol, the P322. The P322 is essentially a pistol that looks to be based on another one of their pistols. The main difference, is that this one shoots 22 Long Rifle rounds. And, as a bonus, it gives you 20 rounds of ammo in the mag, […]
Should You Be Buying Ammo Right Now?
I’m hearing a lot of mixed thoughts about the purchase of ammo in the current climate. Some folks have not stopped buying ammo, others haven’t bought ammo in nearly two years. No matter which section you fall in, you likely think the people in the other category are stupid. I fall solidly on the side […]
Remington Now Selling Ammo On Site
I’m not entirely sure when it happened, but Remington Ammunition has recently started to sell ammo on their website. It has only happened within the last week or two, since I check all of the major ammo websites fairly regularly to track ammo prices. Of course this is on the heels of Remington joining the […]
Federal Premium’s New 30 Super Carry Self-Defense Cartridge
Just two weeks before the most anticipated gun industry show of the year, which didn’t take place last year, Federal Premium announced a new self-defense cartridge called the 30 Super Carry. The 30 Super Carry is a new handgun cartridge meant to bridge the gap between the 9mm Luger and the 380 ACP’s effectiveness. The […]
What’s The Difference Between Buckshot, Birdshot, and Slugs?
Whether you’re looking for your next home defense gun or something to go hunting with in the woods, it pays for you to know the differences between the different kinds of shotgun shells available in each gauge of shotgun. The below article discusses just that, with examples of each for your reference. Buckshot VS Birdshot […]
450 Bushmaster Ballistics (History, Uses)
The 450 Bushmaster rifle cartridge was developed because people like Jeff Cooper remained unimpressed with the ballistics of the .223/5.56 cartridge. While fast, it lacked the oomph needed to take down big game at longer distances. Cooper was a famous Marine who did wonders for the gun industry at large, and we owe many things […]
