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Jacob is a general firearms enthusiast, hobby gunsmith and avid plinker based out of East Tennessee. He has a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and enjoys writing and covering firearms related articles and events. He has a background in the journalism industry.
45 ACP VS 10mm

45 ACP VS 10mm

For a lot of firearms owners out there, even experienced ones, the choice of a handgun caliber can be a difficult one. If you’ve already decided a big-bore cartridge is right for you, stopping power is going to be a key factor. The difficulty in choosing between two similar calibers comes down to their intended […]

Green Tip Ammo

Green Tip Ammo

Whether you recently purchased your first AR platform rifle or have been shooting for quite some time, chances are you have probably heard the phrase “green tip ammo.” This popular 5.56 cartridge is also sometimes referred to as a “penetrator round” due to its 62-grain projectile, partially steel core, and enhanced ability to punch through […]

9mm VS 10mm

9mm VS 10mm

Many gun owners battle it out online comparing the differences between 9mm VS 10mm. So which caliber is faster, more powerful, and most effective? It’s hard to say. Some gun owners prefer to have the additional ammo capacity of 9mm. While others, more interested in performance, may not want to give up the magnum power […]

shot show 2021

SHOT Show 2021 – New Releases

The highly anticipated 2021 SHOT Show is here, but things are going to be vastly different this time around due to the global pandemic. Instead of taking place at a particular destination, with loads of visitors, this year’s SHOT Show is all digital. Sure, this year’s event is a departure from the previous shows, but […]

the guns of the matrix

Guns Of The Matrix

Imagine a brutal hellscape where humans have lost all self-sufficiency and spend their entire lives plugged into computers. Their unfeeling overlords dictate every aspect of their lives, right down to what they eat and what they think. Escape from this perdition is inescapable only until death. It’s easy to imagine, because that situation is also […]