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Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot

Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot: Best Defensive Round

When it comes to self-defense rounds, two of the most prominent options in the industry are Federal HST VS Speer Gold Dot. Both manufacturers have been around for decades. In fact, CCI/Speer was founded in the 1940s, and Federal dates all the way back to 1916.  During that time, both manufacturers became incredibly skilled at […]

hydra shok ammo

What Is Hydra Shok Ammunition?

Practically everyone in the shooting world has heard of Hydra Shok ammo. You’ve likely encountered it at a local gun store or favorite sporting goods retailer. You might also have run across while you were searching the web for “personal defense” ammunition. So what is Hydra Shok ammunition?  Below, we’ll discuss what Hydra Shok ammo […]

shooting a tire

Mythbusting: Shooting A Tire

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick We’ve all seen Hollywood movies where cops or bad guys are shooting tires to end a high-speed chase. Realistic or not, we’ve frequently seen tires shot from the windows of moving cars. Or other unlikely scenarios, like the hero standing in the middle of the road to shoot the tires of […]

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 […]

how to field strip and reassemble a glock pistol

How to Field Strip and Reassemble a Glock

It is crucial to keep any firearm you own in good working condition. You’ll want to be sure to field strip a Glock pistol and clean your weapon after every time you fire it. Even if you never fire your weapon, you still want to clean it at least once a year. Why Field Strip […]