What Is PRS? A Beginner’s Guide to the Precision Rifle Series
What is PRS? A plain-English guide to the Precision Rifle Series: how a long-range match works, the divisions, the gear you need and how to start in the rimfire series.
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.
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.
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
Best Defensive Ammo: How to Choose Self-Defense Ammunition (2026)
How to choose the best defensive ammo in 2026. Top picks for 9mm, .45 ACP, .380, 10mm, and .38 Special. FBI protocol, expansion data, and common mistakes.
Best Caliber for Women’s Self Defense: .380 vs 9mm vs .38 Special
Best caliber for women’s self defense in 2026. .380 ACP vs 9mm vs .38 Special compared for recoil, stopping power, and real-world shootability.
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.
10 Best Glock Sights & Upgrades You Should Buy First (2026)
The 10 best Glock upgrades ranked by priority: night sights, triggers, weapon lights, magwells, and grip enhancements.
Used Guns vs New: When to Buy Used and When to Buy New (2026)
Used guns can save you 20-40%, but some guns you should always buy new. Here’s when to buy used, when to buy new, what to inspect, and where to find the best deals on used firearms in 2026.