The Rifling Marks on Your Bullet Tell a Story Barrel Science • Diagnostics Every bullet that passes through a rifled barrel picks up a unique set of marks. The lands and grooves of the rif … read more

Concealed Carry in Summer: Lighter Guns, Lighter Loads, Different Considerations Concealed Carry • Seasonal Guide When the temperature goes up, the layers come off. And when the layers com … read more

Building Your First Ammo Order: A Guide for New Shooters Buyer's Guide • Getting Started You bought a gun. Maybe you've taken a class or two. Now you need ammunition, and the options are o … read more

Vehicle Defense: How Car Doors, Glass, and Barriers Affect Ammunition Terminal Ballistics • Defensive Shooting Cars show up in defensive scenarios more than most people think about. You mi … read more

Primer Types Explained: Small vs. Large, Standard vs. Magnum Ammunition Science • Reloading The primer is the smallest component in a cartridge and arguably the most critical. It's the ign … read more

Bullet Expansion Testing: What Gel Tests Actually Tell You (and What They Don't) Terminal Ballistics • Ammunition Testing Ballistic gel tests are everywhere. YouTube channels, manufacturer … read more

Dry Fire Training: What It Can and Can't Replace Shooting Skills • Training Dry fire is the most effective free training tool available to shooters. It's also the most misunderstood. Some … read more

Recoil Management Fundamentals: Grip, Stance, and What Actually Matters Shooting Skills • Training There's more bad advice about recoil management than almost any other shooting topic. Lea … read more

Lubrication and Ammunition: How Oil Affects Cycling Firearms Mechanics • Maintenance There are two camps in the lubrication debate: people who run their guns practically dripping wet, and … read more