Gun culture

Basic Training Videos for New Gun Owners

Basic firearms safety is paramount for both new and seasoned gun owners. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) With so many new gun owners joining the ranks of Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights, there are several stepping…


Giveaway: HK VP9 and SureLock Security Co. Giveaway

Click on the image to head over to our contest and enter to win! (Photo: Guns.com) Despite COVID-19 disrupting and canceling the National Rifle Associations’ Annual Meeting, Guns.com is forging ahead with its planned NRAAM…


My First Handgun: S&W Model 629 .44 Magnum

A black and white portrait of my first handgun; a beautiful stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 magnum. I still love this gun. (Photo: Ben Philippi/Guns.com) My first handgun was a beautiful stainless…



The Difference Between a Basic and Expensive M1911

Despite price differences, all these M1911’s functioned flawlessly. (Photo: Seth Rodgers/Guns.com) If you’re new to the world of M1911’s, you might wonder why prices vary so wildly — running the gamut from a few hundred…


Tomb Sentinels of the Old Guard Continue Mission, Despite COVID-19

The dedicated Soldiers who stand round-the-clock guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery are still on their assigned post. The U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, best known as The Old Guard,…


Muzzle Blasts and Empty Shell Casings: Chasing the Elusive Shot

Daylight will often conceal muzzle blasts, but a gun with a high rate of fire, like this select-fire M16, will eject a lot of brass making for very cool photos. A little bit of flash…



Some of the Best Gun Tattoos We’ve Seen

We put together some of our favorite gun and patriotic tattoos from over the years for your viewing satisfaction. If you have a tattoo, if you know someone with one, we’d love to see it….