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Buying guides
The questions we answer on the phone every week, written down so you can read them at midnight instead.
01
How to Buy a Gun Online (And Actually Get It Home)
The whole process from cart to counter, including what your FFL dealer does and what it costs.
6 min read 02Choosing Your First Handgun Without Regretting It
Size, caliber and fit — the three decisions that matter, and the ones you can safely ignore.
7 min read 03Rifle, Shotgun or Handgun for the House?
The trade-offs nobody mentions: handling in hallways, recoil under stress and what happens after the first shot.
6 min read