How to Get Started in Competition Shooting: A Beginner’s Guide
How to get started in competition shooting: a step-by-step beginner guide to picking a discipline, finding your first match on Practiscore, what to bring and what to expect on match day.
Guides
A series of posts that will guide you through the maze of guns and firearms. We give you advice, help and answer those simple questions you don’t always want to ask.
What Is USPSA? A Beginner’s Guide to Practical Pistol Shooting
What is USPSA? A plain-English guide to the United States Practical Shooting Association: how a match works, the divisions, hit-factor scoring and how to shoot your first match.
Competition Shooting: The Complete Guide for Beginners
Last updated May 2026 · By Nick Hall, club-level competitor across USPSA, Steel Challenge and PRS The fastest way into competition shooting is a local Steel Challenge or USPSA pistol match, where you can run the gun you already own and learn the ropes for the price of an entry fee and a box of … Read more
Castle Doctrine Explained (2026): All 50 States, Civil Immunity & Presumption of Reasonable Fear
Castle Doctrine 2026: complete guide to all 50 states, the dwelling-business-vehicle distinctions, the rebuttable presumption of reasonable fear, civil immunity provisions, and the difference from Stand Your Ground.
How to Buy a Gun Online: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
A complete step-by-step guide to buying a gun online in 2026. Learn how FFL transfers work, what the process costs, and where to find the best deals from trusted online gun stores.
How to Get a Concealed Carry Permit (2026): State-by-State Guide
How to get a concealed carry permit in 2026. The application process, training requirements, costs, processing times, non-resident permits, and what disqualifies you.
Gun Safe Storage Laws by State: What You Need to Know (2026)
Complete guide to gun safe storage laws by state. Covers California SB 53, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Oregon, Washington, child access prevention laws, and penalties.
Electronic vs Mechanical Gun Safe Locks: Which Is Better? (2026)
Compare electronic vs mechanical gun safe locks. Speed, reliability, EMP myths, cost, dark access, and the top lock brands (SecuRam, S&G, LaGard) to help you decide.
Do Gun Safes Lower Homeowners Insurance? What You Need to Know (2026)
Find out if gun safes lower homeowners insurance premiums. Learn about typical 5-15% discounts, UL requirements, firearms riders, and how to document your collection for claims.