Category Beginner’s Guide

IDPA offers a fun, practical way to practice shooting in defensive situations, win prizes, and make new friends. Read on to find out how to get started. (Read)

Service rifle competitions are great for veterans, history buffs, and other firearms enthusiasts to shoot tried-and-true guns in a competition setting. (Read)

If you or a loved one are disabled, choosing a handgun can be a hassle. This guide will help take some of the struggle out of this difficult choice. (Read)

If you want to get into bird hunting, you'll need a good shotgun. We've rounded up some of the best of the best to get you started off on the right foot. (Read)

Do you or a loved one suffer from a disability that makes it difficult to use firearms? Fortunately, there are techniques and accessories that can help. (Read)

Slide release or slingshot...what's the best slide reload method? We quickly cover what each entails and the pros/cons so you choose the best for yourself. (Read)

Your rifle's action dictates its strengths and weaknesses. Find out the pros/cons of popular actions with our quick guide full of pics and GIFs. (Read)

Quickly find out the difference between the MSRP and the real retail price of guns....plus how to find the best prices online and offline. (Read)

If your life depends on it, what kind of ammo should you use? Hollow Points or Full Metal Jacket? Find out the difference and our recommendations for the best defensive ammo for each caliber. (Read)

Learn how to shoot the most common semi-automatic rifle, the AR-15, as well as a bolt action rifle.  We’ll cover some grip, stance, general functions, and more. (Read)

Learn the most important aspects of the trigger pull and follow through from a USPSA champion. Important bullet points, diagrams, and video to help you out. (Read)