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Hand-picked guides on maintenance, carry, self defense, and training — curated from the most credible voices in the industry.

Pistol Skills
How to Shoot a Pistol Accurately [Ultimate Guide]beginner
Master stance, grip, sight alignment, trigger control, and recoil management from the ground up.
Every defensive gun owner needs solid pistol fundamentals — this is the non-negotiable starting point.
Via pewpewtactical.com
Maintenance
How to Clean a Semi-Automatic Pistol: Complete Step-by-Stepbeginner
Field strip, clean, lubricate, and reassemble any semi-auto pistol using the right solvents, brushes, and oils.
A dirty pistol is an unreliable pistol. This is the minimum maintenance every gun owner must know.
Via weapondepot.com
Rifle Skills
AR-15 Home Defense Setup: What Actually Worksbeginner
Covers barrel length, ammunition selection, optics, lights, and stock configuration for defensive AR-15 use.
The AR-15 is the rifle of the free citizen. Setting it up correctly for home defense could save your life.
Via pewpewtactical.com
Legal How-To
Bruen and Heller: What the Supreme Court's Gun Rulings Mean for Youbeginner
Plain-language explanation of the Heller (2008) and Bruen (2022) decisions and what they mean for your rights today.
These two rulings are the foundation of modern 2A rights. Every gun owner should understand what they established.
Via scotusblog.com
Competitive
Competition Gun Guide for 2026: USPSA and IDPA Divisionsbeginner
Overview of three popular competitive shooting divisions: USPSA Carry Optics, USPSA Limited Optics, and IDPA Carry Optics. Breaks down gun selection and considerations for each format.
Understanding competitive divisions helps shooters find practical platforms that balance real-world usability with sport performance.
Via youtube.com
Hunting
Best Caliber for Deer Huntingintermediate
A guide to selecting the right rifle caliber for deer hunting, including discussion of popular options like the .223 in AR-style rifles. Covers important considerations like bullet selection and effective hunting ranges.
Understanding caliber selection and ballistics for hunting ensures ethical kills and responsible firearm use.
Via mossyoak.com
Maintenance
How to Clean & Lubricate an AR-15beginner
Step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your AR-15 rifle using carbon solvents and lubrication techniques. Covers the essential cleaning process to keep your rifle functioning reliably.
Regular maintenance prevents malfunctions and extends your rifle's service life when it matters most.
Via 80percentarms.com
Defensive
Home Defense Shotgun Setup Essentialsbeginner
A practical guide to configuring shotguns for home defense, covering stock selection and critical accessories. Emphasizes the non-negotiable requirement of weapon-mounted lighting for defensive shotguns.
Proper setup and lighting on your home defense shotgun directly impacts target identification and engagement capability in low-light scenarios where most home intrusions occur.
Via jawbonetactical.com