Gun Articles, Reviews, Laws & Legislature

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

September 15, 2026May 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

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

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

September 15, 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

August 2, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

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

Last Updated: August 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 no cost … Read more

Remington 870 Value Guide 2026: Used Prices by Variant and Era

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Remington 870 three-variant knolling on dark wood with a Wingmaster collector ($625 pre-2007 Remington Arms walnut and blued steel), an Express Home Defense ($345 2015 production), and a Tactical ($475 police-pattern aftermarket synthetic stock), with 12-gauge shells, Brenneke slugs, and a brass choke key scattered between them

Used Remington 870 prices by variant in 2026 (Express trade-in $200-300, Wingmaster $400-700, Police Magnum $370-430, Marine Magnum $550-850, Classic Trap $850-1,400), the 3-era manufacturer decoder, barrel date code dating, 10-point inspection, and where to buy.

Used AR-15 Buying Guide 2026: Prices, Brands & Inspection

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used AR-15 police patrol rifle trade-in scene with a black hard rifle case stenciled POLICE PATROL RIFLE TRADE-IN, empty PMAG 30-round magazines, scattered 5.56 NATO brass casings, a yellow consignment tag reading USED AR-15 $695, an armorer inspection clipboard, and a CLP cleaning kit on a wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting with a rifle rack background

Used AR-15 prices in 2026 by tier (budget $300-$750, police trade-in $499-$899, federal M4 $899-$1,499, pre-ban Colt $800-$8,000+), the 15-point inspection checklist, brand tier ranking, and where to buy.

Used Sig P226 Buying Guide 2026: Variants, Prices, What to Inspect

September 15, 2026May 21, 2026 by Nick Hall

Used Sig P226 federal trade-in scene with a FEDERAL AGENCY TRADE-IN shipping carton, worn black leather duty holster, spent 9mm brass casings, yellow USED P226 $485 NIGHT SIGHTS consignment tag, cleaning kit, and armorer inspection clipboard on a polished wood gun shop counter under warm amber lighting

Used Sig P226 prices by variant in 2026 (Legion $900-1,100, Mk25 $700-900, standard $600-800, DAK trade-in $450-650, West German collectible up to $1,400), the 10-point inspection checklist, and where to buy.