Ever been wary of buying a gun from an individual because you don't know if it's clean? While rare, it can happen. Be smart and stay safe. Guns can be checked against the NCIC Stolen Gun Database....

Losing a gun is a scary prospect. I lost a rifle once and had it found and returned with help from law enforcement. Stolen guns are often returned to the owner by police if recovered. Generally,...

I'm a shotgun hunter. With shotguns, weight makes the gun. Understanding how and why weight affects shooting is a major key to success. A good weight for a full-sized shotgun is 8 pounds and a...

Rabbit season opens two days after my birthday. It’s my annual tradition to spend go on a birthday bunny hunt and make some rabbit stew. #6 lead and #4 steel in a 1-ounce or greater load is the...

I’ve fired guns with basically no recoil, and guns that almost took my shoulder off. Let’s talk recoil. Most hunting rifles have between 7 and 27 ft/lbs. of recoil. Small game rifles have...

I am a big fan of AR pistols. Whenever a new one comes in at the gun store, I have to try it out. A standard AR pistol will have about 3 foot-pounds while a basic rifle in 5.56 will have 3.5...