Richard A. Mann

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A former police officer and serviceman with the U.S. Army, Richard A. Mann is one of the most well-respected firearms authorities writing on the subject today. He serves as contributing editor for several magazines, including NRA’s American Rifleman and Shooting Illustrated, Varmint Hunter, and Combat Handgunner, and is the editor for Gun Digest’s Cartridges of the World 13th Edition.

Is Sectional Density A Good Measure Of A Bullet's Penetration Potential?

Despite common wisdom, there are some major nuances to the idea sectional density predicts how deep a bullet penetrates.

.45 ACP vs 9mm: Which Is Better?

The more than century-old debate of .45ACP vs 9mm rages on. But in the end does one cartridge really outperform the other?

Enhancing Your Defensive Pistol With DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights

There's no missing the XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights, which is a good thing when it comes to fast target acquisition.

Bullet Weight: Is Bigger Really Better?

At one time, bullet weight held great significance in terminal performance. But modern materials and designs have changed this dramatically.

Why The 6.5 Creedmoor Is So Lethal

How much gun do you really need to hunt North America? The 6.5 Creedmoor might very well be the answer.

6 Defensive Handgun Drills to Master

Here are six handgun drills that are certain to get you closer to mastering the art of the pistol.

MC1sc Proves A Big Surprise In A Little Package

Mossberg takes the sub-compact 9mm to the next level in functionality and affordability with the MC1sc.

Easy Rifle Upgrade With Boyd's Gunstocks

Got an old friend that needs a facelift? Boyd’s Gunstocks builds upgraded replacement stocks for more than 1,200 different firearms.