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Category Beginner’s Guide


How-To

How To Load & Unload Your Semi-Auto Pistol [With Pictures]

We walk you through how to load and unload your pistol for the first time at the range. If you're new to guns, come see how it's done! (Read)

Prepping

9 Awesome Do-It-Yourself MREs [Recipes]

Don't want to commit to pricey MREs online or at your local surplus store? Come try some of the DIY MRE recipes we love! (Read)

Shotgun

Tube-Fed vs. Mag-Fed Shotguns: Which Is Better?

We tackle tube-fed shotguns and magazine-fed shotguns in this showdown to find out which shotgun type is the best. Who wins? Come find out. (Read)

Concealed Carry

[How-To] Practice Drawing from a Holster

Shot placement is important but how do you prepare to take that shot? Practice! We look at how to practice your CCW draw so you're prepared! (Read)

How-To

[How-To] Install a Handguard on an AR-15

We help you swap out your old AR-15 handguard for a brand new one, breaking down the process step-by-step. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

I Bought a Gun! Now What?

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)

Women

Best Firearm Resources for Women: Online & Local

In need of some female-specific resources? We've handpicked the best blogs, programs, shooting leagues, and products for lady gun owners. (Read)

Fun

11 People You’ll Meet at the Shooting Range

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)

Concealed Carry

IWB vs. OWB: Which Should You Choose for CCW?

We take a look at the difference between Inside the Waistband carry and Outside the Waistband Carry to see which is the best for CCW. (Read)

Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry: Pros & Cons of Shoulder Carry

We take a dive into shoulder carry, looking at the pros and cons of this CCW method. Come read up on what you need to know! (Read)

Beginner's Guide

[How-To] Install a Gas Block on an AR-15

We run you through the steps it takes to properly install a gas block on your AR-15. We also walk you through the types of gas blocks and their pros/cons. (Read)

Beginner's Guide

3 Types of Guns: Pistol vs Rifle vs Shotgun

Quickly learn all about the three types of guns: pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Plus how they work, how to shoot them, and the best models for each. (Read)

AR-15

Direct Impingement vs. Piston: What’s the Difference?

Ever wondered about the difference in AR-15 gas systems? We got you covered with an explanation of direct impingement vs piston. (Read)

Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry: Pros & Cons of Ankle Carry

We take a look at ankle carry, discuss the pros and cons, and give you some tips on how to make this style of concealed carry work for you. (Read)
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