Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Have you heard of the IWI Carmel? It’s the latest release from IWI, a firearms manufacturer you need to know about if you don’t already. Their story begins in 1933 when IMI (Israel Military Industries) began firearms production in Israel under the British Mandate. It was in the late 1950s that IMI […]
Have you ever wondered where your favorite high-quality ammunition comes from? Well, if you’re a gun enthusiast, it’s the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP). With its long and storied history stretching back over eighty years, this impressive factory has been the source of some of the most reliable ammo produced in modern times. LCAAP […]
Welcome to the wild world of firearms and ammunition, where the options can be as diverse as those who make them. It might seem strange to some to compare the 22LR VS 223, but they have more in common than you may suspect. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a newcomer to the world of […]
Stopping power, or “knockdown power,” is a projectile’s ability to incapacitate a target, whether animal or human. While almost everyone’s heard the term, understanding exactly what it means can be tough. All the confusion surrounding stopping power is mainly due to Hollywood’s unrealistic depictions of what happens when someone gets shot. In TV and movies, […]
You’re out at the range, about to run the first magazine through your new AR-15. You pull the charging handle, drop the bolt, turn off the safety, and BANG! The first shot rings out. Your AR-15 ejection patterns send the brass casing sailing through the air, landing on your neckline and sliding down your shirt. […]
