It’s a tough time for kids growing up, I’ll admit that. We are divided as a society pinning right against left, red against blue, and black against white. Every day you can turn on the news and watch for hours without hearing a single positive note. As an adult living in today’s world, how do […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Bullets
“Flummoxing.” It’s a great word, and it perfectly describes the situation a lot of new gun owners find themselves in. “What kind of ammo should I buy?” they might ask themselves. “What’s the difference between FMJ and JHP? And what the heck is a TCFN bullet?” The sheer variety of available bullets can make buying […]
Ammo for the .38 Special
Smith & Wesson launched the .38 Special centerfire cartridge in 1898 as an alternative to the .38 Long Colt. The military issued the Long Colt as a standard service cartridge but complained about its lack of stopping power. The .38 Special ammo remedied the problem. Since its introduction, police and federal agents up until 1990s […]
Federal Premium Ammunition
comapn Charles L. Horn opened the doors of Federal Cartridge Corporation on April 27, 1922. The company, located in Anoka, Minnesota, had been shut down during World War I. Horn reopened its doors and turned the company into a multi-million dollar company. History Horn used a smart approach to making sure Federal would succeed. He […]
The .308 – A Cartridge for Hunting and Precision Shooting
If there is a multi-purpose and versatile cartridge on the broad market of ammunition, that is the .308 Winchester. The .308 is able to offer excellent performance in both sports shooting and military use. Powerful, reliable and accurate, this cartridge is also known by its metric designation 7.62×51 mm. It has become one of the […]
Hornady Ammo: Accurate, Deadly, Dependable
Joyce Hornady, son of a pastor, was named after Bishop Joyce, a prominent Methodist bishop, well-known in parishes throughout Colorado and western Nebraska. Born in 1907, Hornady learned early on to accept responsibility when his father died of an abscessed tooth. Young Joyce helped to take care of the family on his father’s small pension. […]
The Legendary .357 Magnum: What Makes It the Best Self Defense Ammo
Savvy shooters check out many calibers and types of ammo before making a final choice. Choosing self-defense ammo is equally, if not more important, than buying rounds for any other use. Self-defense situations can happen in the home, on the street, or in close quarters. Knowing how to shoot the right handgun with the right […]
Ghost Guns Rise in Popularity
What is a Ghost Gun? Ghost guns do not have serial numbers and are untraceable. Gunsmiths use metal, 3D-printed plastic, or other substances. Police claim criminals are using ghost guns more than ever, particularly in states like California where they are restricted. Who Uses Ghost Guns? People using ghost guns include gun enthusiasts, hobbyists, gunsmiths, […]
Choosing Between Hollow Points & Soft Points
There is a great deal of conflicting information out there about which bullet is the best when it comes to hollow points versus soft points. It’s easy to get lost in the opinions of hunters versus law enforcement or military. Those that study military history and tactics will often have another opinion. The military and […]
Should I Buy Surplus Ammo?
If you are in the market to stock up on bulk ammo, then consider buying surplus ammo. Surplus ammo is ammo that was purchased and not used. The military is known for selling off its unused ammo to recoup some of the expenses. They store cartridges in weather resistant metal cans, which allows the rounds to […]