SHOT 2026: CCI Uppercut Rimfire Self-Defense Ammo
Not only is CCI among the very best in the industry at loading .22LR, their premium brands like this Uppercut are wonderfully reliable.
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SHOT 2026: Aguila Brings Us Shorty Shotgun Shells in 20 Gauge
I have strong opinions about mine shells and no. 4 buckshot for defensive use. The combination of the two certainly
Modern Classics: The GLOCK 23 Pistol
I can’t recall who it was that hipped me to the idea that it was possible to convert a .40 S&W pistol to a 9mm by swapping barrels and magazines, but twenty years ago, that’s what I did.
Shotgun Ammo: The Problem with No. 4 Buckshot for Home Defense
While people are worried about over-penetration, No. 4 buck pellets can still penetrate from one side of a house to the other, though admittedly, it’s less likely to leave the house and harm a neighbor than OO.
EDC Tip: No Reloads for Self-Defense
Rather than have to defend the use of your handloaded ammo, wouldn’t be a better choice to let the ammunition manufacturer defend their product?
This Great 22LR Load Puts Pests Down Fast
With 100% reliability from the quality CCI ammo — not just on these nights but through years of use — extreme efficacy, and solid accuracy, the Mini-Mag Segmented HP is a winner for hunting varmints, pests, and small critters in general.
One Victim in UK Synagogue Attack May Have Been Killed by Police 5.56 Round That Hit the Terrorist, Then Went Through a Door
Firearms specialists said it was possible it was the same round that had killed the terrorist. The armed officers who arrived at the scene within minutes of the first 999 call were carrying Heckler & Koch G36 5.56mm semi-automatic carbines.
Let’s Talk About Revolvers Chambered in 9mm
A decade or so ago, I bought my first 9mm wheel gun, a Ruger LCR. I was teaching basic pistol classes and didn’t have a double-action revolver. That gave me the perfect excuse to buy a new gun.
California’s Lead Ammo Ban Working as Intended, With Copper .22LR Ammo Expensive and Hard to Get
The Ventana Wildlife Society has identified one reputable manufacturer of .22 LR cartridges, but at roughly a dollar per round, the price is too steep, says Kreyenhagen, especially for squirrel hunting, which often requires higher rounds of shooting.
Myth Busted: Shotguns Are Not Low Capacity Self-Defense Weapons
When you’re using a shotgun within its effective range, it’s less likely that you’ll fire more than one round as long as you don’t completely miss the target. Multiple shotgun blasts to one bad guy are statistically fairly rare.