Glock 20 vs Glock 40: A Detailed Comparison

In the world of firearms, the Glock brand stands testament to steadfast durability and impressive performance – two factors paramount for any firearm enthusiast. Delving into this world, this expose will intimately explore two renowned Glock models – Glock 20 and Glock 40. Each, a titan in its own capacity, offers unique features that set …

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Can a 9mm Kill a Bear: A Deep Dive

In the sprawling expanses of wilderness, encountering a bear can be a majestic but potentially terrifying experience. Armoring one’s self with knowledge and understanding, particularly of the animal’s anatomy and vulnerabilities, often turns into a crucial aspect in such instances. This discourse elucidates the integral facets of a bear’s physique alongside discussing the defensive potential …

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10mm vs 357: A Detailed Comparison

Two titans of the firearm world – the 10mm and the 357 – have piqued the interests of gun enthusiasts, hobbyists and experts alike for many decades. The unique history and evolution of each model, coupled with their distinct technical specifications, offers an intriguing exploration into the world of ballistics. This examination dives deep into …

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Man explaining the gun parts to a child

Talking to Kids about Guns in 2024

I grew up 15 minutes outside of nowhere. Most of us kids had our first .22 by 12 and had bagged our first deer by 14. Of course by then, most of us had our provisional driving licenses and the keys to our pops’ F-150s too.  As much as I might wish more kids could …

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Elephant Gun Caliber

What Caliber Is an Elephant Gun?

The Elephant Gun is a massive rifle designed to take down large game, such as elephants, as its name suggests. These guns were typically used by big game hunters in Africa during the Victorian era. While the Elephant Gun was designed to be a lethal weapon, it could also be used for other purposes, such …

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454 Casull vs 44 Mag

454 Casull vs 44 Mag – Caliber Comparison

Today, we’re going to give you the scoop on two of the most powerful handgun cartridges on the planet, the .454 Casull, and the .44 Magnum.  To kick things off, we’ll start with a brief history of each of the cartridges so that we can understand them better in their intended uses and context. Most …

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Where to shoot a deer with a 223 rifle

Where to Shoot a deer with a 223 AR-15 Rifle

The best place to shoot a deer with a .223 is the same as any other rifle—close to your truck! AR-15 Rifles are becoming more common and many hunters and gun owners who have one may wonder if its possible to use the rifle to hunt deer. Since .223 and .556 ammo are not common …

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Squeezing a Lemon

What is a Lemon Squeeze gun?

Even if you’re an avid firearms enthusiast like we are, we’d imagine that you have never heard the term “lemon squeeze” to refer to a type of firearm, or to a firearm feature more specifically. In this piece, we’re going to do our best to clue you in about what, exactly a lemon squeeze firearm …

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Loading a shotgun with a shell

Low Brass vs High Brass [Explained]

Today, we’re going to talk about shotguns, marketing, and how to cut through much of the sales jargon and tactics that ammunition companies use to get us to part with more of our hard-earned money. Specifically, this piece addresses the differences, if any, between shotgun cartridges sold as “high brass” as compared to those with …

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