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Load Development for Beginners
Want to reload the best ammo possible for your gun? We walk through load development from component selection to laddering and shooting/measuring groups. (Read)
8 Best Handguns for Women [Reviewed]
We break down the best handguns for women in various calibers based on our own hands-on testing with the women of Pew Pew Tactical. (Read)
Trigger Reset: Slapping the Trigger Guard vs Riding the Reset
What's the best trigger reset method? We'll walk through slapping the trigger guard vs riding the reset so you can choose the best way for you and your gun. (Read)
Best Home-Defense Shotguns: Tactical, Pump & Semi-Auto
Quickly learn what makes a tactical shotgun, why it's so effective, ammo selection, pros/cons, and our best home defense shotgun picks. (Read)
Best 9mm Ammo of 2025: Self Defense & Range [Ballistic Gel Tested]
We tested more than a dozen types of 9mm ammo with multiple barrels, a chronograph, and ballistic gel to find the best training and defensive loads for you. (Read)
.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)
Best .45 ACP Ammo: Home Defense & Target Practice
Want the best .45 ACP ammo for home defense? We look at FBI tests for penetration and expansion. Plus our favorite picks for range and plinking ammo to save you money. (Read)
5 Personal Reasons to Carry a Concealed Weapon
You probably don't carry a weapon daily...but you're thinking about it. Here's my top 5 personal reasons why I carry a concealed weapon (CCW). (Read)