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Nick Hall

Nick Hall is a firearms expert with over 35 years behind the trigger. He started competitive shooting at 11, won his first match that same year, and hasn't stopped since. He runs USA Gun Shop, where he tracks 830+ gun safes and thousands of firearms across 200+ retailers. Every review on this site comes from hands-on testing, not press releases. If he hasn't shot it, he doesn't review it. Nick's work has been featured in Forbes, Playboy, and Tatler Asia. He's known for honest, blunt assessments that cut through marketing fluff. A $200 budget pistol gets the same straight verdict as a $3,000 precision rifle. Reach Nick directly at nick@usa-gun-shop.com.

SHOT Show 2024 Highlights

September 15, 2026January 27, 2024 by Nick Hall

Laugo Alien pistol a new look at 9mm handguns

The 46th SHOT Show has just closed the doors in Las Vegas.

The History of Firearms: From Gunpowder to Glocks (Complete Guide)

August 5, 2026January 18, 2024 by Nick Hall

The complete history of firearms from 9th century Chinese gunpowder to modern polymer pistols. Every major era, every pivotal invention, and the designers who changed the world.

Ballistic Armor and Body Armor Guide: NIJ Levels, Plates, and Carriers

May 30, 2026January 16, 2024 by Nick Hall

Body armor can mean the difference between life and death. get the full guide here.

Body armor can mean the difference between life and death. get the full guide here.

The complete body armor guide for civilians. NIJ protection levels explained, steel vs ceramic vs polyethylene plates, plate carriers vs concealed vests, specific product recommendations, legal info, and proper fit and sizing.

Concealed Carry Insurance (2026): Why You Need It and Best Providers Compared

May 30, 2026January 15, 2024 by Nick Hall

Concealed carry insurance is a must in the modern age.

Concealed carry insurance is a must in the modern age.

Why concealed carry insurance is essential for every gun owner. What it covers, what it costs, top providers compared (USCCA, CCW Safe, US LawShield), and what to look for in a policy.

Biometric Guns: The Future?

August 1, 2026January 8, 2024 by Nick Hall

Biometric safety measures and guns. Is this the future

Biometric safety measures and guns. Is this the future

We now have the first biometric access handgun. But is biometric tech good enough and what does the future hold?

Machine Guns and How They Changed Combat: The Complete History (2026)

May 30, 2026January 2, 2024 by Nick Hall

How machine guns transformed warfare from the Gatling Gun to the M2 .50 cal. Every major machine gun, its impact on specific battles and wars, and why the M2 has been in service for 90+ years.

A Simple Guide to Guns: Everything a Beginner Needs to Know (2026)

July 31, 2026January 1, 2024 by Nick Hall

Shotgun vs AR-15 for home defense

Shotgun vs AR-15 for home defense

The complete beginner guide to firearms. Types of guns, calibers explained, gun safety rules, how to buy your first gun, and what guns are used for. Your starting point for everything firearms.

International Military Firearms Standards, and Why They Matter?

September 15, 2026December 4, 2023 by Nick Hall

International military standards, like McDonalds, for guns.

International military standards, like McDonalds, for guns.

International military standards are helping the world’s military and law enforcement agencies improve. But it also helps the US military complex.

California Raises Gun Tax

May 30, 2026September 8, 2023 by Nick Hall

California imposes 11% tax on gun related purchases

California imposes 11% tax on gun related purchases

California has imposed an 11% sales tax on guns and firearm related products. Is this another attempt to tax guns off the streets? Or a reasonable charge?