What Is the Caliber? – a Guide for New Shooters
Upon entering the gun industry, there are tons of terms and specific phrases thrown around the local gun shop, online forums, [...]
What Are Soft-Point Bullets and Why Use Them?
Thanks to the storylines of Hollywood movies, video games based on war, and even the media, average Americans are much more [...]
AK-47 vs AR-15 – Battle of the Carbines
Any discussion over which rifle you should keep ready for home defense inevitably boils down to a comparison between the AK-47 [...]
What Is Buckshot?
Buckshot is a popular choice for home defense and, as the name might suggest, deer hunting. Buckshot loads have been around [...]
M855 vs M193 – What’s the Difference?
If you're reading this, odds are good you know 5.56 is a rimless, bottlenecked cartridge developed by FN Herstal. But, you might [...]
Difference Between Rimfire Vs Centerfire – A Beginner’s Guide
Most of us, without even thinking about it, learned to shoot on rimfire rifles and ammunition. Quiet, affordable, and with virtually [...]
What Are Tracer Rounds and Are They Legal?
Some war movies and even news channel clips of active warzones will show gunfire that lights up in the night. At [...]
Jacketed Hollow Points – Why Use Them?
If you're looking for ammo to use for conceal carry or self-defense, jacketed hollow point is your answer. These rounds are [...]
Muzzle Velocity – What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Several factors should be considered when choosing the type of ammunition that you shoot for various applications. Bullet weight, bullet type, [...]
What’s a Full Metal Jacket?
Shooters commonly use full metal jacket bullets during range training and other non-life threatening activities. Ammo companies make full metal jacket [...]