Why Are Guns So Loud? (Asking for Your Ears)

Why Are Guns So Loud? (Asking for Your Ears)

Why are guns so loud…? You may be wondering, especially if, let’s say, you’ve never fired a gun in your life. Maybe the loudest thing you’ve experienced is a firework finale on the Fourth of July or your neighbor’s leaf blower on a Saturday morning. Fair enough. But...
What Does the Grain Mean in Ammo?

What Does the Grain Mean in Ammo?

What does the grain mean in ammo? If you’ve spent more than fifteen minutes in a gun store, you’ve probably seen it: two boxes of 9mm ammo sitting side by side. Identical brand. Identical caliber. But one box says “115 gr,” the other “147 gr.” And suddenly...
Exactly How Are Guns Made? Let’s Find Out

Exactly How Are Guns Made? Let’s Find Out

Alright, let’s settle something right now: guns don’t just magically appear in a box like some souped-up LEGO set. They’re not grown on some secret farm next to the crops of freedom and apple pie. Guns are engineered, forged, assembled, and fine-tuned with a level of...