Shooting 101: How Pistol Red-Dots Make You Shoot Better

For new gun owners and shooters, the handgun can be the hardest firearm platform to master. Part of that is because, unlike rifles and shotguns, a handgun is not braced against your shoulder. This leaves you with just your two hands to steady the gun and keep it steady while pressing the trigger....

By Mark Chesnut •

First Round Hit: Best First Pistol

The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...

By Toby M •

POTD: SVEMKO - The Sound Of Silence

Photo Of The Day: You can polish titanium, bead-blast stainless, and Cerakote in cool colors to perfection; the outside always gets the likes. But the magic happens where the camera can’t reach or record: inside the baffles. SVEMKO Suppressors  (made in Norway) say they are proud to be...

By Eric B •

Fudd Friday: Seven Decades Of The Savage 110

When you ask people what the greatest classic American bolt-action hunting rifle is, you’ll probably hear most people talking about the Remington Model 700 or the Winchester Model 70, with maybe some chatter about Weatherby’s rifles or Springfield-based sporters. But I think the Savag...

By Zac K •

Virginia House Pushes Multiple Anti-Gun Bills to Senate

Virginia's Democrat-controlled House of Delegates recently passed a package of restrictive firearm bills on February 5, 2026, advancing what critics call the most aggressive assault on Second Amendment rights in state history.

By John Crump •

Canik’s Mete SFT Pro: Full-Size, Feature-Rich 9mm

The Canik Mete SFT Pro delivers a competition-ready trigger, optics cut, and high-capacity performance. A detailed look at how this full-size 9mm shoots and handles. The post Canik’s Mete SFT Pro: Full-Size, Feature-Rich 9mm appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mike Hardesty •

A Summary History of Firearm Ammunition

Firearm ammunition has been a fundamental component of both the evolution of firearms and the progression of military, law enforcement, and civilian practices throughout history.

By Alan Chwick •
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