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Whether you’re male or female, tall, short, thin-there is a holster for you. One of the biggest difficulties of being a carry owner is finding the right fit. Something that’s comfortable and does exactly what you want and ne...

But first a little history lesson in dimensions......

In 1957 during the research into development of a military styled .22 caliber rifle, the Remington .222 Special was created. Due to there being several .222 caliber cartridges under development, the .222 Special was...

Shotguns: The Overlooked Superhero’s of the Firearms World

Few things were as important to the early American settlers then their firearms. We have all heard the stories of Davey Crocket’s Kentucky Rifle, Wild Bill Hickock 1851 Colt’s revolvers and how the Winchester Re...

22LR, 22 WMR, 22S oh my! There are so many calibers and ammunition available that all sound the same with so many firearms choices now! This variety is great but can lead to some confusion or worse a potentially fatal situation. 

Firearms that utilize self-containe...

Talking about the make, model and caliber of an Every-Day-Carry or “EDC” firearm is all the rage now! It’s fun to discuss which handgun holds more rounds, functions better with a “pet” type of ammunition or is carried by an elite special forces unit. Subjects such as b...

It's the middle of the night. You hear a window shatter. Do you grab your shotgun or rifle to protect your family and valuables?

Anything is better than nothing.... right?! Let’s compare:

Shotguns:

Shotguns have an ease of use as they are not too confusing which is great...

This is a question we get here at HNR Gunworks everyday.  Each material has their own benefits, like did you know steel firearms weigh more which causes less rise while firing and prevents limp wristing when shooting? On the other hand, polymer handguns tend to weigh l...

Hollow point ammo or “carry ammo” vs full metal jacket or “target ammo” has been the topic of discussion this month at HNR after the Active Shooter Seminar. So- what is the better ammo, full metal jacket or hollow point?

The simple answer is- it really depends on what y...

A sight picture is defined as “everything you see with your sights and your target.” A proper sight picture is fundamental for plinkers  and self-defense training. There are many different styles of sights such as a bead, three dot sight, a notch or circular rear. Desp...

According to Guns Digest “a recent estimate by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), more than 15 million Americans are now licensed to carry a firearm in the United States. With that many and more legally licensed citizens — including those who keep guns stri...