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World’s Longest Successful Rifle Shot

In November of 2009 a British sniper named Craig Harrison successfully landed a kill shot from 2,479 metres away in Afghanistan. That’s right, a mile and a half. From this distance, here is what a man would look like in the targeting reticle of a Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 telescopic sight like the one used […]

What is a “grouping?”

When one is sighting in a firearm, especially those firearms with adjustable sights, one takes three of four shots.  Assuming the trigger was pulled exactly the same each time and the shooter had the same sight picture, all those shots should group around the same area. This is commonly referred to as “grouping” among gun […]

Uzkon BR99 CL-11 Magazine Fed 12 Gauge

Gun lovers really enjoy the ability of choosing through a wide range of choices, especially having options that can serve a variety of purposes. One of these options is the high quality Uzkon BR99 CL-11 Magazine Fed 12 Gauge. This is an incredible piece of equipment for so many reasons, primarily because of the fact that it is a versatile gun.

Traditions COLT 1873 Single Action Army 45 LC Rawhide 4.75″ Review

The Traditions Colt 1873 Single Action Army 45 LC Rawhide 4.75″is a single action shooter that is just like the original model. This Traditions model of the Colt is quite reminiscent of the original 1873 revolver, without the hefty price tag that can be seen in the original. This is definitely a quality revolver, even […]

Top 5 Cruelest Ancient Weapons

Long before missiles and James Bond gadgets, our ancestors had to be truly creative to defend their homes and lives. On their quest for protection our ancestors showed quite a knack for creating cruel and inventive ways to kill. Many of our modern weapons are merely a more sophisticated variation of these originals. Without further […]

Top 3 Weapons Ahead of Their Time in History

When picturing warfare of time’s long passed, it’s easy to imagine people using crude and unsophisticated weaponry. But, looking back at various era’s, it’s plain to see that some weapons were more complicated than we imagined and advanced for the times they were in. Here are the top 3weapons ahead of their time in history: […]

Todd Klinger Wins Top Spot at Wild Rose 3-Gun Match

The Spruce Grove Gun Club was the host venue for another day of exciting shooting action on July 7th, as the Wild Rose Action Shooters (WRAS) held a 3-Gun match at the Central Albertan range. Due to the fact 3-Gun matches feature competitors firing rifles, pistols and shotguns, the dynamic events have become one of […]

Tikka T-3 Lite .223 Remington Review

This rifle is the one which made me finally realize the time had come. Inherited rifles are fine and when a dear friend suggested that I should try the Tikka T-3 Lite, that was the day I decided that my father’s 1960 WINCHESTER Model 770 had to go. Sentimentality is fine but the Tikka T-3 […]

The World’s Smallest Gun

Guns are a popular item to collect; there are so many different kinds out there to choose from, but what about if you want the world’s smallest gun? Any idea what it is? The world’s smallest gun was created by a 69 year old Swiss artist named Paul Erard in La Chaux-de-Fonds.  The gun costs […]

The Most Ridiculous Guns Ever Conceived (Part 1)

We have talked before about some ridiculous old-timey guns, but we are moving on from just ridiculous guns. We want to share with you some guns that were fathomed in the throes of utter nonsense, guns that were invented for the sole purpose of being the stupidest contraption to ever launch a projectile.

The Diamond Bullet

As we have discussed in detail before, people have made bullets out of many ridiculous things. We would have guessed that no one would ever invest in making a bullet out of diamonds, but we were wrong. Chinese scientists from China (obviously), are planning on constructing a tiny diamond bullet, and firing it at 1000 […]

The Astonishing Space Gun

No, this isn’t a gun that floats in space and shoots stuff. This is a gun that rests on Earth’s surface, and uses an incredible amount of energy to blast stuff straight into space without the aid of rockets. Although no Space Gun has been successfully constructed, some attempts have come pretty close, and scientists […]

Teaching Children and Teens About Guns.

If you’re an avid gun collector, there’s a good chance your son or daughter has taken notice.  Maybe they’ve even started asking about shooting themselves.  This is great, because it means that now is the time to start teaching them about something that you love.  It’s a wonderful feeling, when you can relate to your […]

Surprisingly Advanced Ancient Weaponry – 14th Century Missles

Just a couple hundreds of years ago, they didn’t have laser injectors, tractor beams, and shock-wave cannons. In history, you were lucky to get your hands on a crappy, single-shot rifle. But throughout most of human history, the ancient weaponry you usually found yourself with in battle was maybe a sword or a bow.

Smith & Wesson SD40 40SW Review

Smith and Wesson continue to impress with their new lines of handguns. Their products are acceptable for use by shooters of various experience levels. This particular model, the SD40 40SW has some distinguishing features that make for a unique shooting experience. This semi-automatic series performs with the expected prestige that has come to have been […]

Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pro Series

Few handguns are more well-known than the famous Smith and Wesson. So much so that the brand itself is used as a common replacement for the word handgun in modern slang. The M&P9 Pro Series presents with the quality that has come to be expected by handgun consumers everywhere. The Smith and Wesson M&P9 Pro […]

SheildSak – Taking Your Electronics Off The Grid

These days, everything is becoming more and more integrated with technology. Almost everyone, including shooters, carry a cell phone or tablet with them whever they go. As fun and nifty as these items may be, they do come with some concerns. Gun owners in particular may be the most sensitive to security and privacy concerns. […]

Sci-Fi Weapons That Actually Exist – Tractor Beams

Tractor beams are the staple of alien movies. You simply cannot have a good alien movie without some sort of gravity-defying nonsense beam sucking up innocents. Well, it just so happens that tractor beams aren’t fantasy anymore, and if you are lucky, you might be able to slap one on your hovercraft in the next […]

Sci-Fi Weapons That Actually Exist – Shockwave Cannon

Up until now, if you wanted to flatten a building with a cannon, you would have to put something inside the cannon to shoot at the building. You know, things like iron balls or missiles or whatever. Well, as it turns out, the days of launching physical objects out of cannons is past us. Science […]

Sci-Fi Weapons That Actually Exist – Laser Injections

The laser injection isn’t so much a weapon as it is a cool new medical device. However, as with most useful things, they can be used for evil as well as good. Of course, the good people over at MIT who have been developing the laser injector don’t intend for people to use it as […]

Russia’s New Underwater Gun

Looking forward into the future of weapons, most countries these days are prioritizing on defending themselves electronically. It’s safe to say underwater warfare has been bumped a few spots down on the list of possible battles. Regardless, Russia has continued to develop its aquatic arsenal, and yesterday unveiled what it says is the first “amphibian” […]

Rossi Ranch Hand 12’ BL .357 mag Loop Saddle Ring Review

Rossi Ranch Hands have been well respected handgun and rifle choices for decades, and the 357 mag is a great choice for someone shopping for a classic lever action gun. Lever action guns, as the name suggests, use a lever that is located near the trigger guard to reload cartridges. They generally work quite well […]

Remington Versa Max Tactical 12 Gauge Review

Tactical weapons choices leave buyers with many to pick from.  Price can be a determining factor in many cases leaving some of the higher quality tactical weapons.For hunting, however, some tactical weapons can offer many benefits.  The Remington Versa Max Tactical 12 gauge stands alone in its category. The price of the Remington Versa weighs […]

Remington 700 vssf ETRONX.CE 22-250 Review

The Remington’s description gives a far advanced and fancy sounding electrical trigger system. It all sounds great and that, but really you won’t even notice this when using the gun in real life. Once you get past all the technical talk, its really more about what the gun feels like, and how it handles. I […]

R.I.P. Ammo

If you’re a gun enthusiast you may have already heard about the revolutionary R.I.P ammo by G2R Ammo. However, I have noticed that not everyone knows about this ammo, so let’s break it down and you can decided for yourself if it’s worth the money. G2R’s R.I.P ammo stands for Radically Invasive Projectile, and of […]

How to Properly Store Your Firearms and Keep Others Safe

Firearms are, expensive, fun, and potentially dangerous. Properly storing your firearms will protect your weapon from the elements. Proper storage will also protect people from abusing firearm. We’ve all heard horror stories of children having accidents. Snooping for Christmas presents is always fun! Except when a child finds what they think is a cool toy. […]

Prohibited Weapons in Canada Series: Automatic Shotguns

Sure, they are an extremely cool pickup for novelty’s sake when you are playing an FPS videogame. However, you cannot have one in real- life. In fact, not even the military, for whom they were designed, really uses them. That is because they are really better suited to knocking down drywall or demolishing concrete than […]