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What's the right answer? Fixed magnification, red dot or variable zoom scope? Or maybe a combination like the Burris AR-332 and FastFire 3 on the right?

Optics Buying Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, and Scopes

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Choosing the right type of sights and optics can be a bit of a mystery. We’re going to take a look at iron sights, red dots, and scopes and break down their strengths and weaknesses. If you’re making a decision about sighting systems, start with this buying guide.

GunsAmerica Giveaway: Factor Flashlights

GunsAmerica Giveaway: Factor Flashlights

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We’re giving away not one, not two, but THREE flashlights from Factor Equipment. These flashlights are ideally suited for a variety of tasks from hunting to EDC to law enforcement. Check them out!

Factor LED Flashlights -- Review

Factor LED Flashlights — Review

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“Buy it. Try it. Use it. Abuse it.” And, “If you are not happy with your purchase, send it back to us for a full credit of your purchase good toward any other Factor Product.”

Leader 50 A1 Bullpup gets Spotlight at 2016 NRAAM

Leader 50 A1 Bullpup gets Spotlight at 2016 NRAAM

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St. George Arms will be showcasing their award-winning Leader 50 A1 semi-automatic bullpup sniper rifle chambered for .50 BMG at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting.

The Used Market--The Smith and Wesson 22A

The Used Market–The Smith and Wesson 22A

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The Smith and Wesson 22A has not been out of production for all that long. Actually it was right about a year ago the Smith officially discontinued this gun. It is possible there might still be a few floating around local gun shops that are new, but the vast majority of them will be used. And if you want an easy-to-service tack-driver, this is it.

Ep. 2 Should I Shoot? Why You Need a Lawyer Now

Ep. 2 Should I Shoot? Why You Need a Lawyer Now

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So I bet you have a gun for self defense. But do you have a lawyer? If not, who do you expect will defend you after you pull the trigger in a defensive gun use? There are things you need to now about what happens after, and a lawyer can help.

Facebook Engineer Fights His Employer’s Anti-Gun, Anti-Conservative Bias From the Inside

Facebook Engineer Fights His Employer’s Anti-Gun, Anti-Conservative Bias From the Inside

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It’s no secret: top execs at Facebook do not like guns, and they’re more than happy to enforce the President’s vision of a disarmed America by any extra-legal means necessary.

VA Governor Vetoes Pro-Gun Legislation

Virginia Governor Ignites Firestorm: Should Certain Felons Have their 2A Right Restored?

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McAuliffe wants to restore Virginia felons’ right to vote, but he specifically and explicitly denies their right to keep and bear arms.

Prepping 101: Survival Computing on 12 Volts

Prepping 101: Survival Computing on 12 Volts

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I’ve recently learned something new that I think I should share with you. It is survival computing. In general I am not a big fan of power inverters, and I think you should run as much off of 12 volts as possible, but there are a lot of benefits to having a laptop available, and phones and tablets are priceless if you have kids. I’m also going to cover a $25 low voltage/low amperage computer solution that is currently being used to build perimeter security systems, remote listening posts, and even balloon lifted radio relay antennas. This is pretty cool stuff.

Choosing the right primer for the job is a bigger deal than you might expect.

Reloading: All About Primers

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SERIES Part 1: Want to Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider Part 2: The Reloading Process Part 3: The Gear You’ll Need and What It’ll Cost You Part 4: Brass Cleaning and Preparation to Load Part 5: Brass Resizing Part 6: Trimming Cartridge Cases Part 7: Repriming the Cartridge Case Part 8: Powder, Propellants, and Pressure Part 9: All About Primers Part [...]