3D Printed Guns (2026): Complete Guide to Laws, Tech & History

May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

FDM 3D printer producing an object layer by layer — the consumer technology underlying every practical 3D printed firearm design

The complete guide to 3D printed guns in 2026. How they work, which ones exist, are they legal, ghost guns explained, and why this technology changed the gun control debate forever.

The Ethics of Lethal Force in Self-Defense: A Gun Owner’s Guide (2026)

May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Lady Justice statue at the Old Bailey, London — the iconic figure of impartial justice holding scales and sword

The moral and ethical framework for using lethal force in self-defense. When it is morally justified, the responsibility of carrying, the psychological aftermath, and ethical obligations beyond the trigger.

Why Does Everybody Use 9mm? The Complete Story (2026)

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Nick Hall

Why everybody uses 9mm — Glock 19 Gen 6 9mm pistol with loose 9mm cartridges on dark slate stone, cinematic warm tungsten lighting

I carry 9mm every day and there is a reason for that. Here is why 9mm Luger became the most popular caliber on the planet, how the FBI settled the debate, modern ballistics data, 9mm vs every competitor, and the best 9mm guns and ammo in 2026.

Hunting Dogs (2026): Breeds, Training, and the State Law Patchwork

May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Black Labrador Retriever hunting dog in tall autumn grass carrying training bumper, blaze orange dog vest, golden hour

Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Hunting Dogs in 2026: Breeds, Training, and the State Law Patchwork A good hunting dog is the most rewarding … Read more

Public Land Hunting (2026): Finding It, Hunting It, Beating the Pressure

May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Western public land mountain vista at dawn with lone hunter silhouette on ridgeline, backcountry hunting scene

Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Public Land Hunting in 2026: The Honest Field Guide The United States has roughly 640 million acres of federal … Read more

Rifle vs Bow Hunting (2026): Which Should You Choose?

May 22, 2026 by Nick Hall

Hunter tailgate at trailhead with hunting rifle case and compound bow case, dawn light, mountain background

Last updated May 22, 2026 Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the lights on. Rifle vs Bow Hunting in 2026: Which Should You Choose? This is the question every new hunter asks, and … Read more

Used M1 Garand Buyer’s Guide 2026: CMP Pipeline, Grades & Prices

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used M1 Garand WWII GI-era hero shot on canvas tarp with walnut stock and parkerized steel, leather sling, 8-round en-bloc clips loaded with .30-06 Springfield rounds, spent brass casings, an open WWII US Army field manual, US Army dog tags on a beaded chain, and a CMP Civilian Marksmanship Program grading certificate, photographed under warm amber lighting

The CMP M1 Garand surplus pipeline closed in 2025. Only Expert Grade ($1,150) and Custom Shop Special ($1,650) remain. Plus the manufacturer decoder, foreign returns (Greek/Danish/Italian), the 8-point inspection, .308 conversion question, and the private-market path.

Used 1911 Buyer’s Guide 2026: Brand Tiers, Prices & Inspection

May 23, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used 1911 three-tier knolling on dark wood with a GI Mil-Spec Colt Government Model ($550 parkerized GI), a Kimber Custom II ($875 production tier with beavertail and fiber-optic front sight), and a Nighthawk Custom Fire Hawk ($2,295 semi-custom with hexagonal G10 grips), with .45 ACP brass casings, spare 7-round single-stack magazines, a brass plunger-tube alignment tool, and a Series 70 vs Series 80 armorer inspection clipboard

Used 1911 prices span $300 (Tisas) to $4,000+ (Wilson Combat). Five brand tiers, Series 70 vs Series 80 decoder, forged vs cast inspection, CMP M1911A1 surplus program (restarted 2025), 7-point inspection, and where to buy.

The Guns of John Wick (2014): Every Weapon Identified

June 5, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

The guns of John Wick (2014) — every firearm identified from the first film, fact-checked

Last Updated: May 21st, 2026 · By Nick Hall, firearms-in-film enthusiast. Every gun cross-referenced against Heritage Auctions screen-used prop listings, production armorer interviews, and identified by the manufacturers themselves — see “How I Verified This List” below. This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through our links we may earn a small commission at … Read more