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...

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 appli...

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...

AK – Avtomat Kalashnikova ; What most people call an ‘AK-47’ when they see what is most likely an AK-103 or AKM. AR-15/AR-10 – Armalite Rifle ; Sometimes misattributed as ‘Assault Rifle’, the AR-1...