Understanding Pistol Red Dot Footprints

DPP, RMSc, RMR, ACRO, and Doctor Optics: all similar but different red dot footprints. Are you confused yet? The world of optics footprints is messy and confusing. The naming conventions sometimes overlap, also adding to the quagmire. In this article, we’ll sort through it all to provide a clea...

By Cory Ross

Shooting 101: The Wonderful World Of 3-Gun

While there are many different kinds of shooting competitions that newcomers to guns and shooting can compete in, 3-Gun is among the most challenging. That’s because at a match, nearly every stage requires competitors to shoot targets with a rifle, a pistol, and a shotgun. Obviously, that requi...

By Mark Chesnut

PP-2000 - The Kremlin's PDW

Founded in 1927 after the Russian Civil War, KBP Instrument Design Bureau has since earned numerous state honors, and its factory has accumulated a long list of proven designs, including small arms and a broad portfolio of air-defense systems. Today, as a joint-stock company, KBP, one of Russia&r...

By Lynndon Schooler

POTD: US Soldiers At German Schützenschnur Qualification

In today’s Photo of the Day, Spc. Isaac Buxton of the 1st Armored Division, Task Force Iron, is seen firing a German Army HK G36 service rifle during the Schützenschnur qualification at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania. The event took place in August 2025 and offered U.S. Soldi...

By Eric B

FIELD PROVEN: The Ruger Predator .308 with Barnes TTSX Ammo

A front-quartering shot in late December put Barnes’ 130gr TTSX to the ultimate test. Here’s how this solid copper .308 bullet performed when it mattered. The post FIELD PROVEN: The Ruger Predator .308 with Barnes TTSX Ammo appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Brent Spicer

Garrett Shoulder-Fired Mortar: Nice (But Painful) Idea

“Missed Peleliu because of that damn thing.” The old 1st Marine Division veteran massaged a spot on his upper chest and grimaced. “Told us we could fire that mortar from the prone and get direct fire into Jap bunkers. I was one of the first to give it a whirl. Broke my collar...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret)
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