Category Beginner’s Guide

Building an AR-style rifle is a great way to learn as a shooter, save money, and build a rifle that is distinctly yours. Here's all the parts you need, as well as info on choosing specific parts, and some gear we recommend. (Read)

Concealed carry is a touchy topic with gun owners, and its easy to see why. Here's some info you need to know about places you can't carry a gun. (Read)

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Moving or traveling to Canada? Already living in Canada? Curious about how gun laws work North of the border? You're in luck! We've got enough information here to get you started with safe, responsible, and legal gun ownership and purchases. (Read)

Want to know what guns our author's bet their lives on every day? Click here to find out just what we're packing on a daily basis, and why. (Read)

There's a lot that goes into owning a suppressor, from care and maintenance, to proper mounting and storage. Here's everything you need to know. (Read)

3-Gun Nation is one of the largest and most popular governing bodies for 3Gun matches. Here are the rules to get you started. (Read)

Not sure if NRA's Basic Pistol online training is for you? I took it recently and review the curriculum, teaching methods, and testing procedures. (Read)

Getting started with muzzleloading is a fun and rewarding challenge for even the most experienced shooters. Here's how to get started. (Read)

If you want to dominate in a 3-Gun competition, you'll need a solid pistol. Find the perfect gun to meet your needs, budget, and help you win matches. (Read)

If you have ever wanted to buy a fully automatic, short-barrelled, or suppressed weapon, you have to first understand this one crucial gun law. (Read)

Silhouette shooting is a fairly old shooting sport that anyone interested in competition should know about. Here's your guide to getting started. (Read)

Developing your own specialty load for your rifle is one of the most fun - and rewarding - things you can do as a shooter. Here's how to get started. (Read)

Its hard to choose 3-gun gear. We've laid out exactly what you need to compete, including all the best gear to get your first match off to a great start. (Read)