The “Bare Minimum” EDC First Aid Kit
You will get hurt at some point. It's virtually inevitable. If not, it'll be someone you're with, and a hospital isn't always right around the corner.
It's basic self-reliance, along with carrying a gun to...
What’s a ‘Sporterized’ Rifle? – Guns for Beginners
You might occasionally run across a few guns on the surplus rack or an auction site that are "sporterized" military surplus rifles. They're getting fewer and farther between as bolt-action rifles have all but...
Calibers for Beginners, Feelin’ Lucky Edition: .44 Magnum
For most people out there, the .44 Remington Magnum is the ‘most powerful handgun in the world’, even if it never really held that title at the time Clint Eastwood uttered those now famous...
The Best 12-Gauge Shotguns Under $600, All Stress-Tested by TTAG
One thing we get from readers time and again is the request for more budget-friendly gun reviews and recommendations. Your wish is TTAG's command. Here are the best 12ga shotguns we've reviewed, all available...
Mil-Spec vs Commercial Buffer Tubes – AR-15 Rifles for Beginners
By AT3 Tactical
Understanding the difference between mil-spec and commercial AR-15 buffer tubes
This is one of the most common questions we're asked, and for good reason. If you're planning to build your own AR-15 or...
Choosing the Right AR-15 Upper: Flat-Top vs. Carry-Handle…Forged, Cast, or Billet
By AT3 Tactical
The AR-15 upper receiver (often simply referred to as an "upper") holds and protects many of the most important components on your AR-15.
There are many types of uppers on the market, and it's...
AR-15 Sling Attachments – An Option for Every Application
By Brad Steenrod
There’s more than one way to sling a rifle, and not all of them work for everyone.
The sling strap comes in all shapes, sizes, materials, and configurations. There are single-point slings for close-quarters...
Understanding AR Platform Rifles: M16 vs. M4 vs. AR-15 – Guns For Beginners
By Brad Steenrod
The AR platform has undergone many changes over the years, and it can be pretty confusing to the average gun-owner. The goal of this article is to help you keep it all...
The Best 9mm Carbines Under $500
A few years back, pistol caliber carbines seemed to come into vogue as the home defense and just-plain-fun weapon du jour, and understandably so. There are real advantages to using a carbine for home...
Back to School: Carry Options for Students At Campus Carry Universities
For the last two weeks, college students across America have headed back to school. Cars packed to the gills with stuff have unloaded into dorms and apartments. In addition to all the mini fridges,...
Why Don’t You Carry A Backup Gun?
Millions of Americans conceal carry a gun every day. And that number keeps growing. Even in places you might not expect. Fewer people, though, carry a backup gun. Innovations in smaller, lighter guns firing...
Calibers for Beginners: The Amazing .300 Blackout
The .300 Blackout is a round that I have a great deal of experience on from the earliest years it was introduced. In this article I will share some of that experience with you...