What Rifle Should I Buy for Home Defense in an Apartment or Condo?
For apartment/condo home defense, a rifle chambering a classic rifle round, and not a handgun round like those found in a pistol-caliber carbine, is...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Handgun “Stopping Power”
This is a topic with a lot of mythology around it, so here's what the evidence actually shows:
The concept of "stopping power" with handgun...
Pistol Caliber Carbine vs. Shotgun for Home Defense
If you're trying to decide which arm is better for home defense — a Pistol-Caliber Carbine vs. Shotgun — there's good news. Both are...
What’s the Best Shotgun for Self Defense if You Live in an Apartment or...
Living in an apartment or condo adds an important constraint: overpenetration risk. You need to stop a threat without sending projectiles through walls into...
Gun Tests Ammunition Comparisons (2005-2026)
Here's a compilation of head-to-head ammunition testing conducted by Gun Tests magazine.
Top 10 Snubnose Revolvers for 2026
Gun Tests Magazine has shot and compared dozens of snubnose revolvers over the past few decades. As a direct result of this experience, we...
Top 10 Lever-Action Rifles 2026
Gun Tests has evaluated many lever-action rifles and shotguns in various chamberings over the last few years, and we've often NOT liked some market...
Are Shotguns the Best Option for Home Defense?
Shotguns are a popular choice for home defense, but are they the "best" option for you? That depends on your situation. Here's an honest...
What Long Gun Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Here are some solid budget-friendly rifles and shotguns known for their reliability. Generally, rimfire rifles and .410-bore shotguns are less expensive because they don’t...
Who Do You Want as the Next US AG?
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Many gun-rights groups didn’t like Bondi, who they say came in with a weak 2nd Amendment...
