Daily Archives: Jun 29, 2026
7 Carry Ammo Types That Fail the FBI’s 12‑Inch Test
The FBI’s penetration yardstick remains one of the most widely used ways to judge defensive handgun ammunition. In that system, bullets are expected to reach at least 12 inches in ballistic gelatin, because handgun bullets do only one dependable thing: they cut a hole, and that hole has to...
8 Army Sidearm Changes That Altered Combat Tradeoffs
The Army’s handgun has never been the loudest weapon in the room. Even so, each major sidearm change has carried consequences well beyond the holster, affecting maintenance, training, ammunition supply, and what soldiers can realistically do when a rifle is out of reach. That is why the service pistol’s...
8 Handgun Ammo Myths That Fall Apart Inside Homes
Ballistic gel has become the default language of handgun-ammo debates because it gives repeatable numbers. That repeatability matters. It also creates a habit of treating lab results like a script for what a bullet will do in a bedroom, hallway, or living room. Home interiors add angles, drywall, doors,...
