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…
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…
It’s a rifle, it’s a gun, it’s a weapon. All of these, yet no definition of the word “rifle.” What makes a rifle a rifle? Why is a rifle called a rifle? And what does it mean to be a rifle? These questions go to the heart of the history of the rifle, and this…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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