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How to Pick Your First Handgun

Handguns are useful firearms to have for a number of situations. Their concealability and compactness allow them to do jobs other firearms (like shotguns and rifles) can’t. The only question is, how do you pick your first one?

How to Pick Your First Shotgun

Shotguns are incredibly versatile firearms that can be used for many different purposes. They excel at hunting and sport shooting, and can even be used for self-defense.

How to Pick Your First Rifle

There are many kinds of rifles, and even more rifle calibers. Finding the right rifle for you depends on your budget, purpose, desired features (e.g. action, barrel length, etc.) and a variety of other factors.

How to Choose a Concealed Carry Gun

Choosing your first pistol for concealed carry can be a daunting decision. This is going to be a handgun that will be on you all the time (hopefully), and may one day save your life or the life of someone you love.

How to Choose a Home Defense Gun

Choosing a home defense gun will be largely dependent on your proficiency, home environment and who may need to use the firearm.

Best Firearms for Older Shooters

Best Firearms for Female Shooters

How to Choose a Scope

How to Buy the Right Ammunition

Beginners Guide: Eye Dominance

When it comes to shooting, eye dominance and the role it plays is a question that comes up a lot. Many shooters often wonder what eye dominance is and how to know which eye is their dominant eye.

Beginners Guide to Gun Cleaning

Before, after and sometimes during a fun day at the range, it’s important to clean and maintain your firearms. This will ensure that they are in good working order and will prevent excessive wear.

Beginners Guide Shooting Stance

Having a proper shooting stance is essential for getting the most accuracy out of your firearm and improving your skills as a shooter.

Anatomy of a Rifle or Pistol Cartridge

After looking at a cartridge do you ever wonder how this little piece of metal can cause so much damage?

Anatomy of a Shotgun Shell

The simple outward appearance of the modern shotshell conceals several important elements which play a critical role in making this form of ammunition fire.

Dictionary of Standard Firearms Terms

Discover the basic firearms terminology that every gun owner should know.

What is Rifle Twist?

Discover the basic firearms terminology that every gun owner should know.

How to Build an AR-15 Lower

Building an AR-15 is a rewarding experience and it allows you to configure your rifle exactly how you want it.

How to Sight in a Rifle

Have you been at the range and just can‘t seem to hit that bullseye? You might need to re-zero your scope.

How to Upgrade Your 1911 Pistol

The 1911 is one of the most widely-known and beloved handguns around.

How to Upgrade Your Ruger 10/22

The Ruger 10/22 is an extremely popular rifle that is great for training new shooters, small-game hunting and having fun plinking at the range.