Firearm Training

Let me make my case for the .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR) as the ultimate survival choice in terms of rifle cartridges. What does the .22 LR have going for it that would make someone even consider it as a survival choice, let alone the best all-round?

A lot of careful consideration and planning needs to be done in order to make sure you are ready for surviving a long-term calamity. ...

Blind Side is a definite unique alternative to that Same Old Steel Syndrome. Every little bit helps in the duck blind.

With the run on ammunition and threats from elsewhere, it pays to store your ammo right.

When money's tight - or even when it's not - don't overlook bullet casting as an affordable way to churn out some fine projectiles.

Shooting traditional handgun cartridges at long range takes practice and careful loading. You have to do a lot of things right to make it work, starting with the handgun load.

You want to stay mobile. You want a solid shooting rest. You want Stoney Point Shooting Sticks.

Better hunting optics deliver more detail, brighter images, clearer aim and less eye-strain during long glassing sessions. Here's a look at some of the best scopes and binoculars.

Though the author never warmed to it, the .270 Winchester has plenty of reasons to prove its worth, not the least of which is its popularity.

The gun salesman of the year, aka Barack Obama, has put guns into the hands of thousands of people who never before owned them. Maybe that is you; maybe it's one of your friends or co-workers; maybe you've owned guns for years but want to get advanced level training.

In this web exclusive feature, Bryce Towsley admits his new addiction to the big .50 BMG guns: How much fun they are to shoot, and custom build.

Respected firearms trainer Massad Ayoob demonstrates and explains the sustained fire drill.

The Front Sight challenge pits everyday gun owners against police and tactical professionals in a friendly, head-to-head competition. This is Reality TV for Gun Digest fans.

You can have an accurate .22 semi-auto even if you don't want a heavy rifle or don't want to spend a tub of money on a heavy custom barrel.

Shooting up or down a steep angle is a math problem that must be solved to get the bullet on target.

Shooting ranges are proving to be the perfect venues for bachelor parties. Just ask the author.