G&A Lists
10 Best Apocalypse Movies of All Time
March 12, 2013Shortly after being tasked to put together a list of the 10 best apocalypse movies, I realized that it wasn’t…»
8 Examples of Hollywood Anti-Gun Hypocrisy
January 28, 2013As part of the recent push for gun control, the improperly-named Mayors Against Illegal Guns—they’re actually against all guns—launched the…»
10 Best Personal Defense Stories of 2012
December 20, 2012When push comes to shove, a gun owner will not hesitate to use lethal force in dealing with a threat,…»
G&A’s Gift Guide for the Tactical Guy
November 28, 2012In addition to terrible sweaters, cast iron fruit cake and your Uncle Earl getting hammered, saying mean-but-true things about mother-in-law…»
G&A’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
November 20, 2012Every year guns guys and gals seem to come up with the same line around Christmas time: My (insert gun-addicted…»
8 Underrated Long-Range Cartridges
November 7, 2012OK, let’s get this straight: You won’t see me making a guest appearance on Best of the West. While I’m…»
8 Great 9mm Pocket Pistols for Personal Defense
November 5, 2012I’ve never liked the term “pocket pistol.” Yes, I often carry a pistol in my jacket pocket, but to call…»
15 Best Guns of the James Bond Films
October 27, 2012Any gun nut who doesn’t readily admit to loving James Bond is either in denial or living under a rock.…»
8 Most Underrated Personal Defense Handguns
September 25, 2012When looking at the diverse selection of defensive handguns available on the market today, shooters tend to divide the playing…»
8 Quality Carry Guns for Under $400
September 17, 2012Times are tight. But in truth, that’s nothing new. A restricted shooting budget is a reality for some of us,…»
8 Surprisingly Pro-Gun Democrats
September 12, 2012Given the anti-gun positions of many within the Democratic elite, it’s easy to forget that there are plenty of strongly…»
6 Creative Ways Mitt Romney Is Courting Shooters
September 6, 2012Mitt Romney’s relationship with gun owners over the years has been tenuous at best. While campaigning for the U.S. Senate…»
8 Gun Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
August 15, 2012Gun enthusiasts are regularly flooded with advertisements for all of those gadgets, gismos and accessories that they just can’t live…»
7 Must-Have Items for 3-Gun Competitions
August 14, 2012If you haven’t at least heard about 3-gun shooting matches by now, you must be hiding under a rock. But…»
9 Awesomely Creative Ways to Kill Zombies
August 9, 2012Obviously, we’re in love with our guns. They’re among the most important tools to have during the zombie apocalypse, and…»
What Your AR Says About You
July 31, 2012Since its creation by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s and initial adoption by U.S. military forces during Vietnam, the AR…»
10 Best World War I Movies Ever Made
July 24, 2012If one is a firearms enthusiast, it’s almost axiomatic that he or she is also a war movie buff. There’s…»
8 Things New Shooters Need to Know About Competition
July 24, 2012Like many shooters, my passion began for competing in high school, but unlike many, I had the opportunity to join…»
8 Most Influential People in Shooting History
June 21, 2012As with all the G&A lists on our wonderful site, this one is a daunting task. My charge here is…»
8 Ways to Convince Anyone to Go Shooting
May 31, 2012As passionate as shooters can be about protecting their gun rights, it’s important not to get too caught up in…»
7 Anti-Gun Bills You Didn’t Know About
May 29, 2012Remember the good old days when we generally knew which politicians were bad on gun rights? Bill Clinton had foolishly…»
8 Most Impractical Handguns in History
May 3, 2012Practicality may not be something shooters think about all the time; if that was the case, .50-cal rifles would be…»
8 Ways the Media Doesn’t Understand Gun Owners
April 26, 2012This is a dire situation: I have three anti-gun media hit pieces left to read, and I’m down to my…»
Morale Booster: G&A’s Favorite Military Patches
April 3, 2012Clayton Montgomery is the “Monkey” behind Mil-Spec Monkey. He’s never worn a uniform, but you wouldn’t know it by his…»
8 Arguments for Concealed Carry on Campus
March 29, 2012On March 5, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in favor of Students for Concealed Carry (SCC) in a suit brought…»
8 Must-Have Guns for the Doomsday Prepper
March 27, 2012There are a number of ways the world could end: nuclear terrorism, an asteroid strike, a massive natural disaster or…»
Viral Videos: Why the Internet Loves Firepower
March 15, 2012At this very moment, there is a team of hipster marketing gurus stuffed in a conference room trying to figure…»
10 Quality Rifles for Under $500
March 8, 2012The price of gas is again soaring, and with it the cost of groceries, raw materials and any thing else…»
9 Ways Gun Owners Can Lose in the 2012 Election
February 27, 2012There’s a reason gun owners make up one of the largest, most effective voter blocs in American politics. We take…»
8 Surprising Anti-Gun Celebrities
February 24, 2012Hollywood’s hypocrisy knows no bounds. While its multi-million dollar movie stars cash in on shoot ‘em up thrillers and cop…»
G&A Ranks the Best Movie Shootouts
February 3, 2012The history of Hollywood’s shoot ‘em up movies stretches as far back as cinema itself. The shootout has always been…»
10 Exciting New Rifles for 2012
January 29, 2012After exhausting ourselves combing the floor of the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas last week, G&A.com can confidently say…»
Booth Babes of the 2012 SHOT Show
January 19, 2012Companies in the outdoor industry know how to get our attention. We know, it might seem cheap, but sometimes a…»
12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Gun Guy
December 12, 2011Gun guys appreciate the holidays as much as anyone. Of course, their wish lists seem to be a lot easier…»
10 Rules to Prevent Home Invasions
November 29, 2011We have a natural sense of safety and security in our homes. We go out into a chaotic, hostile and…»
G&A’s Christmas Wish List
November 29, 2011With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time for me to poll our staff of writers and editors on their…»
What’s the Best Military Longarm Ever?
November 10, 2011No matter how sophisticated things get, it’s always going to be the infantry in a war — the ground-pounders who…»
8 Worst Shooting Tips We’ve Ever Heard
November 7, 2011Shooting advice is a wonderful thing. It’s how we pass down knowledge gained from from years of money and time…»
8 Best Shooting Video Games Ever
October 20, 2011Gun guys always appreciate anything that involves shooting, touching, holding or even thinking about a gun. We love war movies,…»
What are the Best Gun Movies Ever?
October 6, 2011When you think about it, guns and movies have always had a very close relationship, but what are the best…»
8 Longest Sniper Shots in History
September 27, 2011Technological evolution has increased the range and accuracy of firearms and ammunition throughout history. Just as the use of the…»
10 Most Influential Handguns of All Time
September 22, 2011The other day the blogmeister here at GunsandAmmo.com, Ben O’Brien, dropped me an email, opining it might be fun for…»
What’s the Ugliest Handgun Ever Made?
September 16, 2011In my earlier blog on the most beautiful handguns ever made, Jim Wargula (a faithful reader) suggested that I cover…»
What’s the Most Beautiful Handgun Ever Made?
September 14, 2011What’s the most beautiful handgun ever made? That’s an interesting question on many levels. Of course looks are pretty personal,…»
What Your Carry Gun Says About You
January 27, 2011Perception is often reality for the gun guy. For the riflemen among us, a classic Winchester 1895 lever-action speaks to…»