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…
Have you ever watched a spy movie and wondered just how realistic it is for the hero or villain to be shooting at someone…underwater? Is it even possible: can guns shoot underwater? The answer may surprise you… Can guns shoot underwater? Yes, many guns can shoot underwater. This includes both standard pistols and rifles and…
I have owned guns for as long as I can remember. I had my first gun given to me when I was 10 years old. It was a .410 break-over shotgun and it was the end of many squirrels and rabbits. That was over twenty years ago and I have long since sold that first…
There are many different names for guns: gun, firearm, musket, musketry, riffles, and so on. However, some people still refer to guns as rifles and shotguns, and vice versa. In the great rifle vs shotgun debate, is a shotgun a rifle? Rifle vs. shotgun: is a shotgun a rifle? The simple answer is no. A…