If you’re a new gun owner, you may have realized that firearm terminology and jargon are vast and sometimes confusing. Many people, including lawmakers and politicians, often misuse some of these terms without fully understanding their proper definitions, particularly...
Handguns come in various configurations, from single-shot pistols to derringers, but the two most common types are the revolver and the semi-automatic pistol. Revolving firearms have existed in one form or another since at least the 17th century. The modern revolver...
Cartridge-firing shotguns have existed since the 1860s. The most popular shotgun shell size in the United States, the 12 gauge, is still commonly used today, even after nearly 160 years of continuous existence. In theory, shotgun shells produced 50 years, 75 years, or...
