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There is no denying that . 223 ammo —also known as the .223 Remington—has plenty of qualities to recommend it. Read below for some info on this popular rifle cartridge—how it came about, how it performs and what people can use it for. A Brief History of the .223 Remington The roots of the .223 Remington rifle cartridge go back to the 1950s, when the US Continental Army Command (also known as CONARC) wanted to create a SCHV (small caliber high velocity) firearm. CONARC approached ArmaLite gun designer Eugene Stoner and Winchester to create a rifle that met these parameters: • Used .22 caliber bullets • Bullets could exceed supersonic speed at 500 yards • Weighed 6 lbs. and had 20-round magazine • Could switch between semi-automatic and full auto • Bullets could penetrate .135” steel plate or one side of a US steel helmet at 500 yards • Could match ballistics and accuracy of M2 ball ammunition • Could match wounding ability of M1 Carbine Stoner...

This will not be much of a secret, but a good 9mm handgun and some 9mm ammo can go a long way towards protecting an individual, their property and their loved ones. A study sponsored by the US Department of Justice found that out of 1,800 incarcerated felons, 33% of them admitted that they were scared of being captured or injured by a gun-owning citizen. Here is an even more encouraging statistic: Almost 80% of that group of felons said that they intentionally avoided houses whose residents might have a gun. Of course, when someone is actually threatened on the street or at home, they need to be able to use their weapon properly. This means knowing how to hold the gun and shoot it so that the bullet hits the target. Here are a few ways that beginners can start improving their aim with a 9mm handgun (or a few gentle reminders for more experienced shooters). Develop a Good Shooting Stance Longtime gun owners might chuckle or wince (or both) when they thi...