Daily Archives: Mar 16, 2026

Charles Mitchell

Five Quietly Capable Hunting Cartridges That Still Drop Game Cleanly

How many hunters are chasing a new headstamp when the old workhorses already solve the real problem putting a well-built bullet in the right place without getting punished by recoil and blast? These five cartridges seldom trend, but they continue to appear in rifles that end up in carry....
James Thompson

Top 5 Sidearms Ever Issued by the U.S. Army

What must a military sidearm possess to become legendary? Raw stopping power, perhaps some decades of service in combat, or is it confidence-inspiring power that makes the wielder feel invincible? The American military past provides some fascinating insight into how some handguns came to represent American military heritage. Over 250...
Charles Mitchell

AR-15 Misconceptions Shooters Keep Repeating and Why They Persist

Why does a rifle based on modular components and simple mechanics attract so much confusion? The AR-15 is where engineering, terminology, and the law intersect, and all three are places where a small mistake can quickly compound. This has led to a series of myths that are credible in...