"Tuebor" – latin verb meaning "I will defend" | Firearms education, regulation news, and gear guidance for American shooters and hunters.
Not to frighten you, but hearing loss from shooting can be permanent and cumulative. Every shot without adequate protection does damage that does not heal. A single unsuppressed gunshot can exceed 140 decibels, well above the 85 dB threshold where sustained exposure begins causing damage, and in the range where a single exposure can cause … Read more
Lost in the excitement of owning a new handgun is the very real reality of cleaning and maintenance. If you want your new investment to last and serve you well, routine cleaning is non-negotiable. Cleaning a handgun isn’t complicated, but walking into a gun store or searching Amazon for cleaning supplies for the first time … Read more
Red dot sights are one of the most common optic upgrades American shooters make. They go on AR-15s, handguns, shotguns, and more. They vary in price point from $40 to $1,000. They also can generate more confusion among new buyers than almost any other piece of gear. Most of that confusion comes from terminology. Red … Read more
Glock announced the sixth generation of its pistol line in December 2025 and released they were released on January 20, 2026. The launch models were the G17 Gen6, G19 Gen6, and G45 Gen6, all chambered in 9mm. MSRP is $745 across the line and they are available now at authorized dealers nationwide. Each pistol ships … Read more
Buying your first handgun is one of those decisions that can feel more overwhelming than it needs to be. Walk into a gun store without a framework and you will get opinions from everyone behind the counter. Everyone has their preferred brand and caliber. Browse online and you will find a hundred “best first handgun” … Read more