Shotgun: America’s favorite

Blunderbuss. Scattergun, Trench gun. Whatever you call it, the shotgun has long been one of America’s favorite firearms. It’s also evident in the history of the shotgun shell. “A shotgun shell or shotshell is a self-contained cartridge loaded with lead shot or a shotgun slug which is designed to be fired from a shotgun.”1 History  The earliest smoothbore firearms loaded with shots were the […]

6 Gun Safety Tips You Need to Remember

Gun ownership is a protected right and one practiced by many Americans. While the precise number of gun owners remains unclear, approximately 72 million Americans report ownership a gun. Of course, people can inherit guns such as rifles from family members, that may require no permits or licenses. Given that, the actual number of gun owners is […]

This Is How to Clean Your Gun the Right Way

There are a host of great reasons to own a gun. In the United States, the primary reason for gun ownership is protection, cited by 67% of Americans who own a gun. Other popular reasons include hunting and sport shooting, as part of gun collections, and for work purposes. Whatever your reason for owning a gun, it […]

Tips to Help You Choose a Concealed Carry Gun

Around 20 million Americans have their concealed carry permit. If you’re thinking about getting yours, it’s time to start considering how to choose a concealed carry gun that’s right for you. When it comes to choosing a gun, there seem to be hundreds of things to consider. And if this is your very first time buying […]

Beginner Basics: Ammunition Types

Did you know that over 40% of Americans either own a gun or know someone who does? You may be a relatively new gun owner or a master of your trade when it comes to firearms and it still may feel daunting to select and purchase appropriate ammunition types, given the variety out there. So which type […]

What Types of Ammunition Are Good for Hunting

There’s nothing like that moment when you have a trophy buck in your sites. Your hands will shake as you slowly click off the safety on your rifle, and you’ll feel the sweat of nervousness and anticipation trickle down your forehead.  It would be a crying shame to have the perfect shot and to still […]

10 Reasons to Buy Ammunition Online

The global ammunition market is looking to grow in the coming years, and online purchases are going to be a big part of this change. The prospect of buying ammo online is becoming increasingly viable these days.  But what are the advantages if you buy ammunition online? How does buying ammo from an online ammunition store work? That’s […]

What to Know About the Washington State Magazine Ban

There’s been a lot of debate in this country about weapon safety and gun availability. According to CBS News, about 42.1% of Washington state residents own a firearm of some kind. Despite the high percentage, it has become one of the many states making it more difficult to arm yourself. Just this year, a new magazine ban has been put into action affecting […]

5 Things to Know About the Current Ammo Shortage

We all remember the early stages of the ammo shortage. Empty store shelves, patrons wrapped around the local gun stores in the hope that they could score a box or two of gun ammunition, and no one with any clue when the hard time would pass. Now, two years later, we’re finally seeing some improvement. […]

How Do Raw Materials Affect Ammo Prices?

Even as supply starts to catch up with demand, the average ammo cost remains high. So why is ammo still so expensive? A more ample supply should equate to lower prices, right? Well, the reality isn’t so simple. For one thing, record inflation is driving up prices across the board, and ammo is no exception. For […]