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Taking things apart is easy. Putting them back together can sometimes be a nightmare. If you have disassembled your AR15 bolt carrier group (BCG) and are having trouble getting the firing pin retaining pin back in, read on!                                                                           …

380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), also known as 9x17mm, 9mm Browning, 9mm short... and the list of different names goes on... is a popular self-defense cartridge. And rightly so. 380 pistols are dominating the pocket pistol firearm category. Whether you're purchasing your first firearm or looking for the best self-defense round, lightweight, pocket 380s are a great choice. 380 Pistols Developed by the great John Moses Browning in 1908, the 9x17mm is a rimless, straight-walled cartridg …

The 1911 pistol is an American icon and Dan Wesson makes some of the best! The pistol we're looking at here is the Dan Wesson PM-9 "Pointman" 1911 chambered in 9mm parabellum. This pistol is a full size, all stainless steel model with adjustable sights. The pistol was purchased new in early 2020. Three years and fifteen thousand rounds later, what is the verdict?   5.4 million people purchased a firearm for the first time during 2021 according to the National Shooting Sp …

What is the MAG Qual? The Massad Ayoob Group (MAG) Qual is a 60-round handgun qualification course designed by Massad Ayoob in the early 1980s. It draws from a variety of law enforcement qualification courses. It requires one-handed shooting, speed reloading, various cover positions and different shooting stances. The timed course of fire is shot at 4, 7, 10 and 15 yards. A cardboard IPSC/USPSA target is commonly used, but an IDPA target can be su …

What's the best handgun for a beginner? How about the best home defense pistol? It's best to arm yourself with some basic knowledge before you go shopping.   In this guide we give you everything that you need to know about handguns to be a knowledgeable shopper so that you can get the handgun that is right for you. Let's dive in! Over 3.2 million people purchased a firearm for the first time during the first half of 2021 according to the National Shooting Sports Foundatio …