Firearms

5 Best .308 Winchester Semi-Auto Rifles

When .223 Remington just won’t do it, many turn to the venerable .308 Winchester. The classic “battle rifle” is a…Read More >

a rifle with a telescopic sight. hunting in the forest

General

Ammo Manufacturers to Meet Hunting Demands

Hunting seasons are opening in many states, and some hunters are focused on hunting down their ammunition before they can…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Best Revolvers for Personal Defense — My Choices!

When I wrote my article on the Best Home Defense Pistols, many readers expressed their displeasure with the lack of…Read More >

Ammunition

NICS Checks: Gun Sales Are Still In Record Territory

If you hoped gun sales were headed down, think again. I know that is a double-edged statement. We all love…Read More >

Combat shotgun shooting training. Long gun, pump gun and scattergun action course. Shooting range

Firearms

5 Best Home Defense Shotguns

Everyone in the defense-minded world has an opinion on what the best home-defense gun is. That’s not what we will…Read More >

Omar " Crispy 11B" Avila holding an AR-15 pistol with a stabilizing brace attached to his arm.

General

Stabilizing Braces: ATF Needs to Hear Your Voice

In early June 2021, the ATF published notice that it was considering a plan to change the rules of the…Read More >

Ammunition

Biden Administration Bans Further Import of Russian Ammo and Guns

The Biden Administration just placed new sanctions on imports from Russia. Ammunition and firearms were included in the new action.…Read More >

Father and son sitting in a pickup truck after hunting in forest. Dad showing boy mechanism of a shotgun rifle

Consumer Information

In many households across the country, there will be a new hunter ready to go afield this season. Before that happens, your youngster will need his or her own shotgun that has been selected and properly fit to ensure their best chances for success. Here is your how to guide of tips and tops picks.

Ammunition

.223 vs. 5.56: Ammunition Comparison and Overview

Using commercial .223 cartridges in a 5.56-chambered rifle should work reliably, but generally will not be as accurate as when fired from a .223-chambered gun due to the excessive leade. There always seems to be a lot of confusion over the difference between a .223 and a 5.56 chamber. I often receive questions asking if someone can shove 5.56 ammo into their new AR-15. The quick answer is maybe. Just because a gun has .223/5.56 scribed on the barrel, does not mean it can handle either piece of ammunition equally.