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Shotshells: Interpreting the Numbers on the Box
The numbers printed on the top flap of shotgun shell boxes are a form of shorthand.
How to Build a Walk-In Gun Vault (Cheaply!)
Some considerations on designing a walk-in gun vault that won’t break the bank.
Can You Hunt Varmints With Handguns?
Spring is on its way...and so are the varmints.
How Do Guns Work? Revolver Trigger Types
SA, DA/SA, DAO...we translate the acronyms into English.
Be the Batman of Ballistics: Long-Range Shooting Tools
A basic understanding of ballistics can make it seem like you’re pulling off feats beyond human comprehension ... but you're not!
Fun Friday: 4 Fave Frontier Flicks
Wondering what to watch this weekend?
How is Remington's Centerfire Ammo Made?
Big Green is back in a Big Way, and its doors are open for a sneak peek at how the magic happens!
Throwback Thursday: The Indian Captivity of Mary Rowlandson & King Philip’s War
The wildest war (you never heard of).
Take Tactical Team Training ... Together!
In an armed confrontation, two good "guys" with guns is better than one.
Silencer Central: $1.3 Million for Conservation
Shh! Ten top conservation organizations get a boost from the nation's top silencer dealer.
Rising Shooting Stars: Sophia Bultema
From an orphanage to the Olympics, this young clays shooter has yet to find her limit.
How to Field-Dress Trophy Turkeys
Thunder chicken down! Now what?
Cool Jobs: Knifemaker
It began as a necessity, but it became a passion.
Should You Carry Your Gun With an Empty Chamber?
Once upon a time, that's how it was done. But now...?
Fun Friday: Aoudads Are Bananas
"Them boys ain't right."
Video Review: Browning Citori Hunter Grade II Over/Under Shotgun
This 16-gauge boxlock shotgun has everything you need, and nothing you don't.
Buying .22LR: What You Need to Know
Not all rimfire ammunition is created equal! Here's what you should know before you buy.
An Ultimate "Do-All" Rifle: My Case For the Steyr Scout
If you could have just one rifle, what would it be? For this expert, a bolt-action rifle from Austria. Here's why.
Throwback Thursday: Lewis & Clark Trivia Quiz
How much do you know about their groundbreaking exploration of America?
Ammunition Science: Shotshell Ballistics
Here's how the science affects the way your shot flies.