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Category Beginner’s Guide


Buyer's Guide

6 Best Online Gun Auctions and Classifieds

Your local gun shop doesn't have what you want? Check out our fave online gun auctions and classifieds where you can find almost anything. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

.300 Blackout (BLK) vs. 5.56: What’s Best For You?

Thinking of going .300 Blackout? Find out how it compares to the 5.56 in ballistics and knockdown power. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

12 Best Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCC): 9mm & Beyond

Pistol-caliber carbines are some of the best home-defense & competition guns out there. See why they excel inside the home and some of our favorite picks. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Supermarket Food List: How To Prep Your Pantry for Survival

We walk you through what items to grab on your next grocery run to prep your pantry and get it apocalypse-proof. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Best Sniper & Precision Rifle for Beginners [Ultimate Guide]

Find out the best sniper/precision rifle for you at all price points. We'll cover important aspects such as caliber, action, and recommended models. (Read)

Prepping

[How To] Stockpile Food & Water for Emergencies

With all this uncertainty it's good to be prepared. Learn how to stockpile food & water for survival during common emergencies. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

[Guide] Shooting Stances: Isosceles vs Weaver vs Chapman

Quickly learn the pros/cons of the Isosceles, Weaver, and Chapman stances through tons of pictures and videos. Become a better shooter today. (Read)

Prepping

Prepping 101 for Beginners [Ultimate Guide]

No idea what you're doing? We cover everything you need as a normal person to prep for everyday disasasters with an emphasis on keeping you safe and sane. (Read)

Buyer's Guide

11 Best Guns for Left-Handed Shooters: Pistols & Rifles

It might feel the gun world is against lefties, but we've got some of our favorite pistols and rifles that are perfect for southpaw shooters. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Top 5 Firearms Instructors (That You Can Still Learn From)

Want to learn shooting from the best? We gather our favorite firearm instructors from all around the US. Now get your learn on! (Read)

How-To

[Guide] Cross-Dominant Shooting: Adapt & Overcome

How do you diagnose cross-dominant shooting and how do you overcome it? Special emphasis on right-handed, left-eye dominance. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

[How To] Estimate the Trade-In Value of a Gun

Quickly estimate the trade-in value of a gun so you don't get ripped off. Complete with examples and tips on how to get the best possible price. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

Gun Training: How to Choose Your First Class

Searching to find out the best way to learn about guns? We've been there. And we've compiled the best online and in-person gun training solutions for you. (Read)

AK

8 AK Variants to Know (That Aren’t the AK-47/74)

Ever wondered what other AK models exist out there in the world? We walk you through the AK family tree and all its important AK variants. (Read)
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