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There is a fairly common reaction among firearm enthusiasts and aficionados when the subject of pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) is brought up: OK, but why? The thinking generally goes that pistol calibers are for pistols and rifle calibers are for rifles for a reason. The chambering of carbines with 9mm ammo , .380 ACP, .45 ACP, etc. is often dismissed as both pointless and a newfangled gimmick with no application beyond novelty. That position usually changes after they have fired a PCC. There are a number of reasons for that, some of which will be covered below, but the feature of a PCC that makes converts of former doubters, as or more often than not, is how much fun they are. It’s also worthwhile to mention that while PCCs can seem like a fairly recent trend that breaks from decades, close even to centuries, of firearm tradition, it’s not. Gunslingers, cowpunchers, drovers, outlaws, lawmen, and a lot of the other denizens of the Old West would often choose a pistol/...

One of the best things about the AR-15 platform is how versatile it is. There are seemingly endless calibers, lengths, twists, grains, and loads that an AR owner can cycle between, depending on the situation. And while being spoiled for choice is generally good, it can result in a little bit of choice-paralysis. So while the following certainly isn’t comprehensive, it’s a basic overview of AR-15 caliber variants that are successful, or at least preferred, for different undertakings.  Target Shooting and Plinking As most readers are probably aware, the most common caliber in which AR-15 rifles are chambered is the .223 Remington. It’s the civilian cousin to the 5.56 NATO round that has served western military units so well for so long. As such, of the AR-15 calibers, . 223 ammo is among the least expensive and most commonly available—with decades of proven ability as a long, straight, flat shooter. So, if you’re interested in a rifle in the AR family for shooting ...

There are no predators left on the North American continent that inspire the anxiety, fear, awe, and, when in their territory, hopefully caution, like the grizzly bear. Grizzlies are the ultimate apex predators: they’re massive, incredibly powerful, way faster than you are, and sport real thick hides, muscle, and bone. Basically, they’re walking (or running) tanks bristling with natural armament and fierce territoriality that will violently react to any even perceived threats, and… they get pretty hungry. Unfortunately for many hikers, fishermen, hunters, and other sportspeople and lovers of the great outdoors, grizzly bears make their homes in those outdoors.  Grizzly bears can be found in the northwestern United States, ranging from Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Washington, north to Alaska. And for the most part, they tend to leave human beings alone. But that’s really not the case, however, when they (or their cubs) feel threatened, or when they’re hungry and sme...

For decades, suppressors had been largely ignored by civilian gun owners, even those aware that, in most of the U.S. (minus eight states), they were, and are, legal. They seemed to suffer from a reputation as tactical accoutrements that only intelligence operatives and bad guys had any use for. However, as a larger appreciation of their benefits spread, suppressors became more popular for sport and recreation shooting, hunting, and home defense. So are suppressors for defending your home a good idea? Cons of Using Suppressed Weapons for Home Defense There are two chief reasons that opponents of suppressing weapons for home defense cite. The less-common contention is that the sound of a round being fired is an effective deterrent. Not only is the sound effective at deterring any intruders inside the home, but anyone waiting outside will surely be put off by the unmistakable sound of gunshots ringing out. A more common concern is that if someone is forced to use deadl...