Pistol vs Revolver

Pistol vs Revolver

Quite often, we hear the term “pistol” being used pretty loosely. Usually it’s used in reference to a handgun, which is technically incorrect. Which brings us to the ultimate pistol vs revolver question: are a pistol and a revolver the same thing? Technically, no. While both pistols and revolvers are considered handguns, a revolver fires…

Best Shotguns 2023

Best Shotguns 2023

If you’re looking for a shotgun for home defense, hunting, or tactical use, you’re in luck. Shotguns come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations, and some are better suited to different circumstances than others. If you’re looking for our top shotgun recommendations, here are 3 of the best shotguns money can buy: But…if you’re like…

Musket vs Rifle

Musket vs Rifle

In the musket vs rifle debate, you may have heard that a musket is a rifle–which is both untrue and true in some senses. The musket gun was the predecessor of the rifle, and was used in wars up until the nineteenth century. Muskets are technically ‘musket rifles’ if we want to split hairs here….

What to do if You Hear Gunshots

What to do if You Hear Gunshots

The majority of active shooter situations are committed with one weapon and last around five minutes. And five minutes can seem like a lifetime. Not many people think about this, but the first responders to any active shooter situation is… you. So what to do if you hear gunshots? Follow these self defense steps if…

Best Rifles

Best Rifles

A rifle that is right for you depends on a variety of factors: reason for getting a rifle (i.e., hunting, defending your home, sport shooting), how much money you have to spend, your age, and many other factors. If you’re considering buying a rifle, chances are you’re serious about getting a gun, so kudos for…

Best Handguns

Best Handguns

It’s amazing to me how many people today buy a handgun…and never use it. The Internet is full of posts, articles, videos and forums, people asking how to buy a handgun, what the differences are, how to make sure that they’re not being scammed, and what is the best handgun. For many Americans, buying a…

Rifle vs Assault Rifle

Rifle vs Assault Rifle

You hear the terms thrown around casually all the time – hunting rifle vs assault rifle. But what do these terms mean? How do you decide what rifle should I get? Are these different types of guns, or just different terms for the same weapon? The answer: they are different weapons, but there’s more… So…

Gun Vs Rifle

Gun Vs Rifle

Ahhhh, the age-old gun vs rifle question: Is a rifle a gun? Is a gun a rifle? Is a gun or rifle better for home defense? So confusing! Don’t worry if you’re unsure, because we cover it in-depth, but also provide a simple way for you to remember the difference between guns and rifles. Gun…

Civil War Gun List

Civil War Gun List

If you’ve read the history of the American Civil War, you’ll know how deadly it was. With over 600,000 deaths recorded, it’s worth studying what guns were used in the Civil War. To help your search, we’ve reviewed the most popular guns used during the Civil War. Here’s a quick Civil War gun list: Springfield…