Parts of a Bullet: Understanding Ammunition
Ammunition is packaged in a cartridge, which has four parts: the primer, propellant, case, and projectile (the bullet). A cartridge is often referred to as a ‘round.’ Shotgun cartridges can also be called ‘rounds,’ or ‘shells.’ They are called ‘shotshells’ when they contain pellets instead of a slug or other projectile — but regardless of what you call it, there’s no such thing as a magic bullet.
Yog Sothoth: H.P. Lovecraft’s Cosmic Entity
Explore the timeless cosmic entity Yog-Sothoth from the Lovecraft mythos. Discover his role in fiction, and influence on modern pop culture.
HS 507C X2 | Holosun ACSS Vulcan Reticle
The Holosun HS 507C X2 with Primary Arms proprietary ACSS Vulcan reticle is the sight Jake Bush recommends for new RDS shooters.
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History of the 1911: Slinging Lead Through Two Centuries
2024 is the Centennial of the iconic M1911 handgun. In this article Terril begins at the beginning with a history of the 1911 pistol.
Trouble Walked In: Space Western Wrapped in a Hard-Boiled Detective Story
If you liked the movie Outland or the series Firefly, then you’re likely a fan of the “Space Western” genre (aka Sci Fi Western). If you appreciate characters like Philip Marlowe or Max Hoover, then you probably enjoy a noir detective story. With Mike Kupari’s Trouble Walked In, you get a little bit of both.
Striker Fired: What’s a Striker-Fired Pistol, You Ask?
Striker-fired technology came along before Gaston Glock got into the gun market, and now that the tech is here to stay, there are quite a few other firearms with the action, too. If you’d like to learn more about striker-fired gun history, you’ve come to the right place.
Boots on the Ground – The Phrase and a History of Combat Boots
It is easy to think that the term “boots on the ground” should date back centuries, but it does not. For centuries, boots were as much by civilians as by soldiers and the concept of the military boot or combat boot is relatively new.
Gunslingers: A Study on the Historic Gunfighters
In this informational article, Greg Elifritz explores the history of gunslingers and Old Wild West gun fights.
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Arakh: Dothraki Sword, Horselord Steel
The Arakh, described as a “sickle sword”, is a traditional DothraKI sword from the ASOIAF milieu (George RR Martin’s “Game of Thrones”).
Quick Scope Reports
We use the term “Quick Scope” to describe a cursory (though educational) look at something we’ve seen or heard about on social media or elsewhere. You’re welcome!
SOCOM Profile Barrel and More: Faxon’s Ultimate Guide to Profiles
The Faxon Gunner Profile barrel combines attributes of a SOCOM profile with some from a pencil profile barrel: but what’s a barrel profile and why does it matter?
Double Decker EDC Pocket Organizer Review
To quote Maxpedition, if it’s hard to find, it’s hard to use. Read on to learn more about the pocket organizer and where to get sick patches!
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