Category Beginner’s Guide

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)

Congrats, you bought a gun! So now what? Follow us as we go through safety, cleaning, ammo, safes, and your first day at the range. (Read)

Your revolver is .357 mag, but people say it shoots .38 special. Your AR-15 says it can shoot 5.56X45mm, but your friend says just get .223. What's going on? (Read)

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)

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)

Learn proper trigger discipline and control, stages of a trigger pull, and the top 3 ways to get a better trigger pull. (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)

If you've ever been to the shooting range, you'll recognize at least a couple of these classic characters. How many have you experienced? (Read)

Learn the 4 firearms safety rules to keep your gun learning experience a safe one at home and at the range. We focus on instilling safety from the get-go. (Read)

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Find out the most essential gunsmithing tools you'll need to keep your firearms running in great shape or to make easy modifications. (Read)

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How do guns work?!? We'll quickly cover how they work, components of a bullet, various actions, and loading mechanisms. (Read)