Used guns are one of the best values in the firearms world — most problems hide in plain sight if you know where to look. The five-minute inspection, the real red flags, and the legal part people get wrong.

The shotgun earned its home-defense reputation honestly, but most of what people believe about it is wrong. What it actually does well, what it costs you, and how to decide if it's your gun.

The revolver-vs-semi-auto argument is older than most of the people having it. Skip the tribal warfare — here are the four questions that actually settle it for your house.

The gun industry has a thousand ways to spend your first-gun budget. Only five things on the list actually matter. Here's how to tell the difference before you're at the counter.

Ammo cost decides how much you train, and how much you train decides how good you are. The five calibers that keep range day affordable — and the two worth building your collection around.

Appendix, strong-side, pocket, ankle — everyone has an opinion. Here's how to actually pick a carry position, and the two that work for most people most of the time.