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  It’s a rare hunter that doesn’t feel the itch to get out there between the big game seasons. The solution to this dilemma for thousands of hunters is varmint hunting. As fun and absorbing as varmint hunting can be, it can also serve an environmentally and ecologically important function by culling invasive, destructive, and financially burdensome species that eat crops, destroy property, kill native species, spread disease, and can otherwise run amok in places they shouldn’t be. While caliber is certainly important when hunting smaller varmints such as prairie dogs, rats, starlings, squirrels, and the like, if you score a hit on one above the legs with 22 LR ammo or up, a clean kill is pretty much assured. That is not the case with medium-to-larger varmints. To avoid the unnecessary suffering of a varmint (annoying as they may be, they’re just doing what they do instinctually), be sure to choose an appropriate caliber. The following three varmints can be use...

Varmint hunting is not only a fun diversion between big game seasons for hunters, it can also prove as a satisfying, environmentally-friendly culling of destructive, invasive, and in some cases even dangerous species. As is the case with any kind of hunting though, you need the right tools for the job. And the right tool for the hunting of small varmints is the .22 LR. There’s a reason the .22 LR remains, by a huge margin, some of the most commonly sold ammunition in the world. The .22 LR is a versatile, effective, and maybe most importantly, affordable cartridge and is perfect for the hunting of small varmints. So find the best 22 LR ammo for sale, rack up, and go get some small varmints. Here are some to aim for: Prairie Dogs While driving out to the middle of nowhere to snipe the prairie dogs minding their own business in their own territory might not appeal much, when they’re ruining yards, undermining pastures, and threatening crops—game on. A good .22 LR ...

The Ammunition Depot team is proud to provide great jobs in their home state of Florida, with an emphasis on hiring vets. They plan to continue creating jobs; supporting charities for our troops, law enforcement, and shooting sports; and providing bullet-fast delivery of quality products for decades to come.   Stock up on the ammunition you need at Ammunitiondepot.com       No doubt there are those who would disagree, but there is no perfect home defense weapon platform. Pistols, shotguns, and rifles all have their pros and cons, which can be (and will be) argued forever without resolution. Even the concept that one of the three can be identified as the “best” compromise platform is a misnomer. The fact is, everyone’s situation is different. Variables like population density, house or apartment, size of the gun owner, financial situation, etc. are all specifics that can impact one’s decision on the “best” firearm. So the discussion of a spec...

The primary reason to carry a sidearm is protection. Guns are tools, and the chief purpose of a tool is to serve its intended objective. That being said, there’s no reason why those tools can’t have some distinction, history, aesthetic value, class, and yes, style. There’s a set of us firearm collectors, enthusiasts, and rights-venerating carriers who have found that the best place to look for that class and style is in the past. For those of us with that inclination, the guns of yesteryear have a certain touch of elegance that modern models can’t seem to match. That goes double for the old Colts, the quintessential American guns. Though there’s also a more practical reason for choosing a vintage or antique Colt that’s been examined, test-fired, and found to be in good working order: Those classics have stood the test of time. There’s no better testament to a gun’s reliability than the 50- to 100-year-old (or more) model clanging steel on the range like it’s right off ...

Hunters have an overwhelming number of options when it comes to shooting equipment, ammunition, and apparel. While some hunters may prefer a bow while others prefer a rifle, equipment can also be dictated by the terrain, conditions, and kind of animal being hunted. Shooting distance can also play a role in deciding which piece of equipment to use. For some hunters, taking a shot at 300 or 400 yards is the mark of a skilled hunter. For others, the challenge lies in being able to stalk or lure an animal and then shoot from close range. Short-range hunting usually targets medium-sized animals such as deer, elk, or black bears from 100 to 200 yards away. This type of shot typically requires hunters to move slowly and quietly through heavily wooded areas or down hillsides, all without being noticed. Often, a hunter might spot an animal from afar, move into a shooting position, and then patiently wait for the target to move into their shooting range. This is a techni...

The debate over the best firearm for home defense has raged for years and is going to rage for many more of them. This article is unlikely to settle the matter entirely, but will help in outlining the pros and cons of the pistol and shotgun in regard to home defense. The intent of this contribution to the best firearm for home defense debate is twofold: To discuss some of the practical realities of home defense that can get lost in the more clinical analysis of stopping power, mag capacity, accuracy, effective range, etc. To outline some pros and cons of pistols and shotguns for home defense, and the pros and cons of the pistol caliber groups, split into large and small calibers, and the different loads for shotguns. (Yea or nay on rifles for home defense is another article entirely.) Pistols The fundamental truth that dictates the answers to these questions is: Everyone’s situation is different. The home defense firearm priorities, concerns, and choices of a s...

There’s a wealth of information and opinions available regarding the best weapon for home defense. However, there’s a surprising lack of relevant info specifically regarding the sort of defense weapons that work best for defending an apartment. It’s an odd oversight considering that there are more people renting right now than there have been since 1965. Basically, the issues that apply to any home defense situation apply to apartment defense—except that there are more shared walls and more people behind them in an apartment complex. The population dynamics of apartments make choosing a weapon with a lower likelihood of over-penetration far more important. The last thing anyone wants to do is inadvertently endanger the safety of a neighbor should the worst-case scenario require firing a gun to protect yourself in an apartment building. Of course, there are way too many specific calibers, loads, and variations (not to mention the thousands of brands and models) to pr...