Living in the age of the Modern Sporting Rifle, it is easy to forget that, once upon a time, semi-automatic centerfire hunting rifles were few and far between. That is until Remington took the design of John Moses Browning to market, and the Woodsmaster rifle series was born. The Remington…

Home-defense firearms are a frequent topic of discussion in gun shops. While some end up with a shotgun or carbine, many opt for a handgun as their primary (or only) home defense weapon because they are easy to store and maneuver in the home. So, is there a best home…

Nearly everyone these days is familiar with the .40 Smith & Wesson Cartridge. But many are not aware that “the 40” is only the latest in a long line of .40 caliber handgun cartridges that have come on the scene since the late 1800s. At least eight different rounds have…

Can you survive with just an airgun? Maybe, but I wouldn’t want to. Are they a necessary part of a well-rounded survival arsenal? I think yes, and today we will look at why you need airguns for survival. Plus, I will mention a few airguns I believe to be desirable…

I was raised a shotgunner. Growing up in southwest Michigan, there wasn’t much need for any other weapon. We couldn’t use a rifle for deer hunting except up north. My dad was an avid pheasant hunter and clay pigeon shooter. When I wasn’t with him, I was jump-shooting pond ducks…

Asking the title question in a room full of gun enthusiasts is likely to spur a lively debate with little agreement. The title of the best 9mm handgun is not very specific as to what it is best at, so I will give my choices for the best 9mm handgun…

We’ve all been there. You need to head out the door to run a quick errand, but you aren’t dressed to effectively carry or conceal your sidearm. But a carry gun does not do any good if you don’t have it with you. For times like these, it would be…

Bears are the largest predator on the North American continent. While many will be content to leave you alone whilst in the woods, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can be hazardous to your health. For this reason, many carry a gun while in ursine habitat. So,…

The 9mm bullet diameter is the most popular diameter for military and police cartridges in the world. There is one particular cartridge that this is due to, but more on that later. Today we will have a look at the best 9mm EDC round. Both the cartridges and bullet(s) for…

Throughout the history of firearms, there has always been a want and need for large caliber handguns. It began with the smooth-bore matchlock or flintlock muzzleloading pistols of the early colonial days. Many of these were approximately .69 caliber, making them 20-gauge handguns. Whether it was stopping a man, dangerous…

“See anything?” Tim asked from the driver’s seat. “Yep” I replied, having spotted two woodchucks near a known burrow as we rolled by in Tim’s old Ford pickup. He pulled over, I grabbed the rifle out of the case in the bed, rested it across the hood, and smoked the…

It is that time of year again, when the seeds planted after the last frost have begun to (hopefully) grow into healthy plants. These tender greens (and later the fruits or veggies) are irresistible to the local wildlife. Fencing the garden plot and using raised beds can help preserve your…