Tl;dr: Armor is not ‘bullet proof’. Armor is intended to catch a bullet and disperse the energy to prevent penetration. This ability to catch a bullet is limited to the armor’s caliber rating and i...

Should you get a gun? The real questions to ask before your first purchase. Legal Disclaimer: The author is not a lawyer, accountant, nor mental health professional. None of the following shoul...

Tl;dr: At a minumum, you need eye + ear protection, weather and range appropriate clothes, your gun + transportation method (like a gun case or holster), mags, ammo, and targets. Whether you’re go...

Tl;dr: Save up and get a dot. Once you get past the learning curve, a dot will help you shoot faster, shoot more accurately, and lets you see more of the target. Dots have essentially superseded ev...

Tl;dr: It’s probably best to buy a complete rifle for your first. The cost of buying and learning to use the tools to build an AR will set you back almost half the cost of a decent budget rifle, es...

Tl;dr: For defense ammo, buy what you need to keep your mags filled. For range ammo, buy enough for your training needs, which is usually just the next range trip, and then some. Ammo is to a gun ...

Buying a gun generally isn’t difficult, but can take some time depending on the type of firearm you want to purchase and where you live. I will be explaining the processes for purchase in Minnesot...

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest” – Confucious We’ve all grown...

Tl;dr: To budget for these items, I would set aside: • $80 for a gun belt • $70 dollars for a holster • $70 for carry ammo • $500 for a new handgun You may need to also factor any courses or applic...

Tl;dr: Get a Glock 19. The Glock 19 has the longest history for reliability, parts and holster support, and training information. Even if the Glock 19 isn’t for you, you can always sell the Glock b...