Estimated reading time: 8 minutes There was a time when shotguns were considered the end-all, be-all of home defense, but the gun world’s moved on. That doesn’t mean there’s not a good place for your 12-gauge anymore, just that horizons have broadened to include handguns and AR-15s. When it comes to defending your castle, it’s [...]
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Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum
BY Jim Maybrick Published: March 30, 2025 { 4 comments }The BC-202 is a straight blowback design that relies on bolt weight and spring pressure to tame the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge.
Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22
BY Garrett Negen Published: March 23, 2025 { 1 comment }While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.
How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively
BY Travis Pike Published: March 23, 2025 { 11 comments }Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun?
5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers
BY Travis Pike Published: March 16, 2025 { 1 comment }Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers.
Build Your Own Precision Rifle
BY Jorden Doggett Published: March 8, 2025 { 7 comments }Last year, I decided to take a stab at building an ultra-accurate precision rifle for a reasonable price.
Simply Rugged Cuda: Left-Handed Holster Review
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: March 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Simply Rugged Cuda is a stellar example of the value of a custom left-handed holster.
Classic Americana: Charter Arms Bulldog Classic Review
BY Robert Sadowski Published: March 1, 2025 { 24 comments }The Bulldog has been popular since it was introduced in 1973 because of its compact size and 44 Special caliber. Back in the 1970s, a 38 Special revolver was the norm for concealed carry and the 44 Special delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy than the 38 Special.
GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: March 1, 2025 { 2 comments }The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.
Modern Rimfire Shootout – P322 vs P17 vs TX22
BY Travis Pike Published: March 1, 2025 { 24 comments }Guns like the SIG P322, the KelTec P17, and the Taurus TX22 dominate the world of modern rimfire pistols.









