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A Brief History of the Model 1911 Handgun

Among the numerous handgun designs available today, possibly the most recognizable and endeared pistol is…

What Exactly are Firearm Magazines?

Ah, the magazine, the unsung hero of the firearm. These little gems are what make…

Anyone Can Shoot

When introduced the right way, the shooting sports can be a great hobby. Young or…

Shotgun Shells Explained

The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called…

Holiday Gun Buying: Things to Remember

With gift-giving season approaching once again, we remind readers who intend on purchasing a firearm…

Hooray for Hollywood

I grew up with guns, but they were always the two-dimensional type. I still laugh…

Cartridge Parts—The New Shooter’s Dictionary

Welcome to the First Shots New Shooter’s Dictionary!

As a new shooter, you might feel overwhelmed…

Gun Safety Begins With You

Did you know?

The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe program helps coordinate distribution of firearm…

What is a Modern Sporting Rifle?

Rifles are incredible tools. From a distance, a hunter can take a large animal that…