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Category Beginner’s Guide


Buyer's Guide

9 Best 9mm Pistols of 2023: Home Defense, CCW, Competition

What are the best 9mm pistols on the market? We run through some of our favorites for home defense, concealed carry, and competition. (Read)

AR-15

Best AR-15 Furniture & Accessories of 2023

Find the best AR-15 furniture and accessories to make your rifle perfect for your end-use -- from buttstocks, handguards, grips, slings, bipods, and more. (Read)

AR-15

Best AR-15 Upgrades: Triggers, Brakes, Handguards, BCGs & More

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds. (Read)

Revolver

Revolvers vs. Semi-Auto: Which is Best for Beginners?

New to guns but not sure if a revolver or semi-auto pistol is the way to go? We got you covered with the pros and cons of each and which is best for beginners. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Best Home Defense Gun of 2023 [Shotgun vs Pistol vs Rifle]

Shotguns, pistols, and rifles. What's the best home defense gun for you? We go over the pros and cons of each complete with favorite models and ammo picks. (Read)

Shotgun

Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns of 2023

Want to pick the best semi-auto shotgun for yourself? Learn how they work, various recoil systems, and pros/cons of the most popular ones out there. (Read)

How-To

How To Zero a Rifle Scope Quickly: 2 Ways

Feeling nervous about getting your new rifle scope on target? No worries, we’re here to help with a complete guide on how to zero a scope. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Essential Shooting Range Gear: Essentials to Elite

Find out all the essential range gear you need to have a successful trip...from the real essentials, to the "nice to have," and even elite gear. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

8 Best Takedown Guns of 2023 for Backpacking & Survival

Takedown guns are perfect for hikers, campers, and survivalists since these guns break down and easily stow away in a backpack. Come see our top picks! (Read)

Concealed Carry

What the Pew Pew Writers Carry [2023]

Want to know what guns our editors and authors bet their lives on? Click here to find out just what we're packing on a daily basis. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Best First Aid Classes: Beginner & Intermediate [2023]

First aid knowledge is a valuable asset. So, to get you prepped, we put together a list of the best first aid classes for every skill level. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

How to Buy a Gun Online [Ultimate Guide]

Quickly learn how to buy a gun online. We cover the best online stores, pros & cons of buying online, dealing with your FFL, and background check specifics. (Read)

Cleaning

5 Best Gun Oil of 2023 [Tested]

There are a lot of gun oils -- each one saying they are the best. Here are our picks after trying out almost all of them...and shooting tons of rounds. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

ATF Forms Explained: A Guide to Common Form Types

We break down some of the most common ATF forms you'll encounter while buying guns and even some accessories/parts. (Read)
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