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Shotgun gauges are one of those naming systems where the number works backwards. A 12-gauge has a bigger bore than a 20-gauge, a 10-gauge is bigger still, and the .410 isn't actually a gauge at all. I … read more

An AR-15 is built from two main halves: the upper receiver and the lower receiver. The lower carries the serial number and is the only federally regulated part of the rifle. The upper houses the barre … read more

Buying a gun online sounds like it should be easier than walking into a shop, and in a lot of ways it is. The part that throws people is the federal-law detour. Your gun doesn't ship to your house. It … read more

At 21 in Florida, you can legally carry concealed without a permit, you'll wait 3 days to take delivery unless you hold a CWL, and you're about to make a $400-$700 decision you'll live with for years. … read more

You see it at the gun counter all the time. Someone holds up a box of 5.56 NATO, points at an AR stamped ".223 REM," and asks if they can shoot it. The answer from the guy in line behind them is usual … read more

If you're shopping for the best AR-15 for home defense, the honest short answer is the Springfield Saint Victor 2.0 (around $1,100) or the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport III (a … read more