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Ken asks: Over the last several months, I've had trouble finding ammunition at my usual carriers. I use popular calibers (.45acp and .223rem) and live in the SF Bay area, so it could be due...

Chase asks: I read your articles about building an AR. I built a 6.8 with 16" barrel. I am new to building guns and the 6.8 round. Do you think you could recommend a scope...

Sam asks: Hello Mr Foghorn, I am Sam Wright on TTAG. I have a nephew who was asking what kind of sling to get for his 2nd hand Mossberg short barreled pump shotgun. I am...

Nathan asks: I'm in the market for a gun safe, and have been reading as much as I can about the topic, but still am not sure which way to go. I thought a story/review...

Dan asks: I'm a pistol guy and know my way around all kinds of wheel guns and semi-autos. I'm now thinking about getting my first AR-type rifle (just for fun) but I'm confused by all...

Joseph asks: I recently purchased my first handgun (an S&W M&P45 full size) and wanted to participate in the monthly Combat Shoot/Steel match at the local Fish and Game range. However, I need a holster...

Daniel asks: I recently read an article about the mosin nagant, and found it a very interesting article. I’m currently learning as much as I can about rifles and am looking to purchase one soon,...

Carlos asks: What's the deal with two-stage triggers? I was looking at one of the self-defense ARs you recommended, and one of the extra cost options was a two-stage trigger. What is it and why...

Judy asks: We have a rather large collection of weapons....handguns, rifles, machine guns. We have alot of stored ammunition in the house. Much of it in surplus military cannisters. (ammo belts, 308, ammo for water cooled...

Jack writes: I really appreciate this recent post. It has answered a bunch of questions for me. If I may, I have one question left that I am sure you can help with. I...

Brett asks (after seeing Act of Valor): OK, just came from the show. A question for Nick… Why dual-use of red lasers and EOTechs on M4s in a lot of situations…is that par for the...

Eric writes in with a rather depressing truth: It's now been over a month since the Las Vegas Shot Show and the one bit of news I did expect to come out of there, or...