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The 6 Worst Guys You See At The Gun Range

Anyone who has spent any time on a gun range knows there’s an element of truth to these hilarious stereotypes.

What's legal for Louisiana's primitive-firearms deer season?

Louisiana's primitive-arms deer season has undergone substantial changes since it was introduced as a way to allow hunters to target the largest game animals in the state the same way their forefathers did. When it was first implemented, only rifles that...

The 10 Best Concealed Carry Handguns on the Market

These 10 compact handguns would all be perfect for concealed carry. We score them by stopping power, weight, ease of use and price.

Concealed Carry In Your Vehicle Tips

We spend alot of time in our cars. If you have a firearm you should consider these tips essential for conceal carry in your vehicle.

How to Add 10 Yards to Your Maximum Shooting Range

By simply increasing your maximum effective range from 25 to 35 yards, you significantly increase your odds of having a deer within bow range this fall.

Why You Always Say No to the Police

Right now, I only have one child and she’s just 8 months old. But I look forward to the day when I can buy her her first .22 rifle. Since every child matures differently, I’m not sure when that day will be, but because she’s a girl, I think it’s safe to say she’ll be getting a gun a lot sooner than any son I may

A Helpful Guide to Choosing Your First Gun for Self Defense

These are the myriad factors you must consider when choosing a first gun for concealed carry or for protecting your family inside your home.

Choosing A Home Defense Gun: Pistol, Rifle Or Shotgun?

There are a great many out there to choose from, but do you pick a pistol, rifle or a shotgun as a home defense gun? A lot of people swear by one, the other or having all three at home in case of the very, very worst. The truth is that you should have what you're competent with, but each has benefits and drawbacks.

Rifle vs. Pistol Shooting: Six Fun Facts

The differences between rifles and pistols are pretty obvious. One is portable. The other is as easy to conceal as a mop. One is pretty easy to shoot accurately, while the other takes some serious practice time at the range to master. Let’s look at a few fun facts that help explain the differences between the two.

Why Does She Need a Defense Rifle?

Why does she "need" a defense rifle? Why did she need to ride in the front of the bus? Because the Constitution protects her freedom to do so. That’s all the justification she needs, and all

How to Mount a Rifle Scope

You can mount your own rifle scope. With the right tools and understanding, you don't have to outsource your optics mounting.

Getting to know your rifle

In the Welcome to Knight - Getting to know your rifle series, you will be introduced to Knight Rifles and given guidelines on proper care and handling.

How to Uncork a Bottle of Champagne with a Rifle

How to Zero Your Rifle for a Hunt

Make sure your gun and glass are tuned just right at the range, so you're on target in the field—where the stakes are high.

How to pick a scope for your rifle

By John Scarbrough, Tactical Response First you need to ask yourself a question? Why do you want a scope? There are many reasons for having a scoped rifle.

Tips for the Woodsman

By Darrell HollandAGI Senior Instructor/Master Gunsmith If you are a hunter or long-range rifle shooter, you know how important it is to have your rifle as clean as you can get it, and lubricated p…

How Much Does Brush Deflect a Rifle Bullet?

Photo: Donald M Jones The bull is standing broadside just behind that screen of brush. Do you shoot through the limbs and hope your bullet punches home? Or do you wait for a clear shot, even if it means the elk might get away? Most of us answer that question by referring to some vague understanding of cartridge-box ballistics. “I’m shooting brush-busting bullets,” some might reason. Others might justify their decision to shoot by telling you that their big-bore rifle hammers right through…

How to Properly Zero a Rifle in Five Steps

Want to know how to properly zero a rifle? Check out these five simple steps that will have you on target in no time.

AR Maintenance: Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Rifle

The AR is generally a highly reliable firearm. Of course, the shooter must do his or her part and strive to maintain it properly.

What Is The Definition Of A Smallbore Rifle?

Historically, a smallbore rifle is anything that is lower power than a high power rifle