The Shooter's Focus Blog
Discover tips, insights, and expert advice about firearms, shooting sports, and responsible gun ownership
The 380 Versus the 9mm
One is the easiest to carry concealed; the other packs more punch
The Basics of Shooting Sporting Clays
Sporting clays is a challenging shotgun game that involves a high degree of hand-eye coordination and practice to become an accomplished shot. It’s also a lot of fun. Mastering a few basic skills will get you in the game.
The Top Ten Handgun Cartridges
From soda can punchers to bear stoppers, this list runs down the best handgun cartridges currently on the market
What You Need in Your Gun-Cleaning Kit
If you set up a well-organized, fully stocked gun-cleaning station in your garage or basement, you'll find the tedious chore a whole lot easier to accomplish. And if you clean your guns on a regular basis, it will take far less time to do the job.
Ten Essential Rifle Cartridges
Modern rifle cartridge development has a fascinating history. Some popular designs are more than a century old, but one of the hottest-selling calibers is only a teenager in terms of age. Knowing the history of the ammo you use enhances the whole experience
Shotgun Gauge Guide
Shotgun gauges can be very confusing when trying to decide which shotgun is best for you. This guide will help make your decision more informed
The Best Long-Range Rifle Cartridges
Long-range cartridges need to meet special design parameters. Here are 10 that make the grade
How to Clean a Revolver
Cleaning a revolver is an important part of maintaining peak performance. It's really not very complicated, but it needs to be done on a regular basis
Improve Your Accuracy with Dry Fire Drills
Trigger control is a key aspect of shooting proficiency and accuracy, and dry fire drills are one of the best ways to accomplish this
The Right Range Bag for You, and What to Put in It
A good, well-organized range bag will make your time at the range more productive by ensuring you have all the necessary gear at hand
How to Choose a Quick-Access Gun Safe
Regardless of which safe ends up being the best choice for you, it’s important to understand that your home defense doesn’t end with purchasing and mounting the safe
How to Choose Optics for Your AR 15
There’s a plethora of AR optics on the market. Most AR scopes fall into one of three categories: dot-style reflex sights, prism riflescope, and variable-power riflescopes
