Carrying an unloaded gun doesn’t make anyone safer, except for the bad guys. When it comes to self-defense, there is almost nothing that boggles my mind more than when I hear people carrying an unloaded gun for “self-defense.” I see it in forums all the time, and there are plenty of these types of sayings […]
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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 […]
Mantis X Review: The Dry Fire Tool I Trust
MantisX Review Dry firing is one of the most essential aspects about getting better with your chosen firearm, whether a long gun or a pistol. Dry firing your gun is exactly what it sounds like: Firing your gun, empty. No ammo is necessary, and in fact, it is unsafe to dry fire with live ammo […]
Top 8 Best 22 Pistols (LR, Magnum, TCM, Semi, Revolver)
There are a lot of these “best 22 pistol” articles out there on the interwebs, but most of them fail to realize one simple truth: There are plenty of guns that deserve to be listed that aren’t chambered in .22LR (long rifle). For some reason, people seem to forget that there are more chamberings than […]
Taurus Spectrum Review (Updated Customer Thoughts)
Taurus Spectrum Review Update: I’ve had the Taurus Spectrum for a while now, and I admittedly don’t shoot it that often. Since I’ve had it I’ve only brought it to the range on a few different occasions. It kind of sucks to shoot, for me anyway. Part of the problem I’ve had is the trigger […]
Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2019]
Who makes the best AR-15s? Why the AR-15? I think we can both agree that the AR-15 is an essential firearm for just about any gun enthusiast. I’m a firm believer that every gun owner needs to own at least one of them. They are the perfect weapon for home-defense, regardless of what any snowflake […]
Muzzle Brake VS Compensator VS Flash Hider: What’s the Difference?
I think we’ve all done it at one time or another. Done what? Said one thing while meaning something entirely different. I know I do it from time to time, but that’s mostly because my gift for written communication far outweighs my capabilities of verbal comm. In fact, I miss-speak all the time on all […]
17 Most Fun Guns To Own and Shoot
I know you’ve heard of the whole bucket list thing, right? In case you haven’t, a bucket list is filled with things you want to do before you die. What follows here is a combination of my gun bucket list, as well as firearms that I’d suggest for someone else’s. I have fired a lot […]
Top 20 Best 9mm Handguns
One of the questions I get asked most often, usually by folks new to the gun world, is: what is the best 9mm pistol to own? I’m going to attempt to answer that question in just a moment, but remember that what’s best for me, may not be what’s good for you. So, take what […]
7 Most Common Places For Crime
The common human response to crime is usually something along the lines of: “I can’t believe that happened in this town.” Or, “why me?” We see it all the time on the news. A journalist interviews a witness or local after any serious crime, and the answer is usually the same, or something very similar to […]
