Rumor has it that a deadly shootout in Miami persuaded the United States police to search for a more powerful pistol in 1986. The answer was the revolutionary Glock, which had already gained immense popularity in Europe. This particular model could hold 17 bullets, instead of the standard 6, and the trigger pull used five pounds of force instead of the typical 12 pounds. Today, pistols such as theGlock 19 Gen 5 have built an impressive legacy for gun manufacturers to follow.

The start of the hunting season is a great time for adventure lovers as they get to go out and do what they love. At the same time, there are some regulations they need to adhere to. And if you are a hunting enthusiast, you will probably know the importance of safety. When it comes to safety, it is about being safe yourself and also ensuring that no one else around is hurt because accidents can happen anytime when you are out in the wild.

At one time, air rifles weren't as highly regulated as their powder-powered cousins. Today though in states such as California there are many regulations that you need to understand before purchasing. However, despite this - air guns are a great tool for hunting and target practice that provides a similar but unique experience compared to traditional rifles.

Unfortunately, guns and gun control is an incredibly divisive topic in today's world. However, that doesn't change that there are millions of firearms owned legally by Americans nationwide. While I'm not going to get into the debate of whether something should be legal or illegal, the fact remains that shooting sports are an incredible hobby and guns are tools that when used properly can provide positive experiences for their owners. As a result, the trend is clear. There are millions of Americans who are becoming first-time gun owners. This makes it essential that we take a look at the safe operation of these machines. 

Shooting sports can be very expensive - not only can guns be costly but so can the places where you will be firing them as well as of course the cost of ammunition. Don't worry though, with a bit of careful planning you can save a ton of money and use that to either buy more and better equipment or save it for other hobbies. 

For nearly a century, the revolver was far-and-away the leading firearm for personal defense. Even if you’re not a gun person, you’ve probably heard of the world famous Cold 45, one of the most popular firearms throughout the 20th century. While it’s true that revolvers have since fallen in popularity, have they completely lost their place to semi-automatics? The short answer is it all depends on what you are looking for...