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Police Guns

Police Guns: What Do They Use?

Are you wondering which guns police officers most commonly carry? For this article, we interviewed Officer Mike Perez of DC Metro Police. Officer Perez has been on the front lines of law enforcement work, training, and competition. He reveals the most common firearms police officers carry and the reasons why.  Whether you’re curious about becoming […]

IWI Carmel

IWI Carmel Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Have you heard of the IWI Carmel? It’s the latest release from IWI, a firearms manufacturer you need to know about if you don’t already. Their story begins in 1933 when IMI (Israel Military Industries) began firearms production in Israel under the British Mandate. It was in the late 1950s that IMI […]

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

Have you ever wondered where your favorite high-quality ammunition comes from? Well, if you’re a gun enthusiast, it’s the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP). With its long and storied history stretching back over eighty years, this impressive factory has been the source of some of the most reliable ammo produced in modern times.  LCAAP […]

22LR VS 223

22LR VS 223: A Tale Of Two Calibers

Welcome to the wild world of firearms and ammunition, where the options can be as diverse as those who make them. It might seem strange to some to compare the 22LR VS 223, but they have more in common than you may suspect. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a newcomer to the world of […]

stopping power

Stopping Power: What Is It?

Stopping power, or “knockdown power,” is a projectile’s ability to incapacitate a target, whether animal or human. While almost everyone’s heard the term, understanding exactly what it means can be tough. All the confusion surrounding stopping power is mainly due to Hollywood’s unrealistic depictions of what happens when someone gets shot.  In TV and movies, […]