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What Does Single-Action Mean?

Many shooters who’ve been around the block a couple of times will immediately know what “single-action operation” means, but some new shooters might not....

SHOT 2023: Gun Tests Visits Shoot Like A Girl

At the SHOT 2023 media day, Angela Salzmann, sound engineer for our Gun Tests video crew, got a quick lesson in how to get...

What Are Popular Revolver Calibers?

Many new shooters aren’t as familiar with revolvers as shooters of, ahem, more experience. But revolvers remain as simple, easy-to-maintain firearms for hunting, carry,...

New Shooter’s Guide: What Are Double-Action-Only Triggers?

If you're new to shooting, you might have questions about terms used to describe trigger operation on handguns. We'll clear up one of those...

New Shooter’s Guide: What’s A Double Action/Single Action Trigger?

Some elements of firearms terminology can be confusing for new shooters. One of the more problematic are descriptions of trigger operation. But we can...

Single Action Vs Double Action: What’s the Difference?

New shooters might rightly ask, "What Are The Differences Between Double-Action and Single-Action Triggers?" There are a lot, in fact. We'll cover the basics...
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New Shooter’s Guide: You Have Your Concealed Carry Permit – Should You Carry?

Well, you did it. You got your License to Carry, CCW, CHL or whatever they call it in your state. Perhaps you did that...

An Attack On The Civilian Ammunition Supply

If you live in one of the below mentioned states, please understand that the legal system in your area is attempting to restrict gun...