Category Beginner’s Guide

Want to find the best AR-15 for you? We start with how they work and important specs. Then we cover the best brands/models for all budgets. (Read)

Find out the best AR-15 upgrades across the entire platform and different budgets. Learn why we chose each item and how they perform in our test builds. (Read)

Thinking of going .300 Blackout? Find out how it compares to the 5.56 in ballistics and knockdown power. (Read)

Quickly learn how to buy a gun online. We cover the best online stores, pros & cons of buying online, dealing with your FFL, and background check specifics. (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 Spl. Your AR-15 says it can shoot 5.56x45mm, but your friend says 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)

Not hitting where you want? Use our diagnosis tool to figure out what is wrong and how to fix it. Plus the top three most common shooting problems. (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)

Confused? Quickly compare single action vs double action for revolvers and autoloaders. We'll also cover others such as striker-fired (Glock) and DAO. (Read)