On this page is a collection of articles, from multiple online sources, that offer helpful shooting information, whether you’re just getting started learning about firearms and armed self-defense, or you’re well acquainted with the shooting arts. Return often as new links to articles are added to the directory as appropriate.
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GETTING STARTED: SHOOTING 101
• How To Start Your Shooting Adventure
• Why Shooting Isn’t Actually About Shooting: The Skills Nobody Practices
• A Guide To Firearms Terminology
• Gun & Firearm Glossary: 30 Key Terms Explained
• Your First Visit to the Gun Store
• Gun Store Etiquette Every First-Time Buyer Should Know
• What to Know Before Buying a Gun From a Pawn Shop
• Surviving Your First Range Visit
• Fighting Frustration: Shooting Tips
• 2 Gear Items You Might Not Know You Need
• OST Target Stencil – Save Some $
[ Read the SemperVerus article, Firearms Training: A Directory of Shooting Drills ]
• The Ridiculously Easy Way to Shoot Better
• Learning to Shoot — Finally!: Unexpected Lessons Saved My Hobby
• The Debate Between Point-Shooting and Aimed Fire
• Move and Shoot or Shoot and then Move?
• Gun Cleaning: Finding the Happy Medium
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TRAINING
• Training 101: Self-Evaluation
• You Can Improve Your Shooting Almost Anywhere…Even At An Indoor Range
• Handgun Proficiency: Could You Have Out-Shot Wild Bill?
• Speed and Accuracy – The Fundamentals of Effectiveness
• How To Shoot Handguns At Long Distance
• Maneuvering Your Weapon In The Home
• Prepare for the Worst with These 3 CQB Handgun Training Techniques
• Training on a Budget: Low Round Count Drills to Keep Your Skills Current
• AmmoSquared blog articles on the topic of Training
• How To Pick Out The Best Ear Muffs Without Spending A Fortune
• Shooting News Weekly blog articles on the topics of Training and Technique
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AMMUNITION
• What You Need To Know About Bad Ammo
[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of AMMUNITION ]
• Carrying A Spare Magazine Is A Pain In The…
• The Surprisingly Important World Of Blank Ammunition
• Understanding Kinetic Energy & Terminal Performance
• Mastering The Revolver Reload
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PISTOL
• Establishing the Perfect Pistol Grip for Enhanced Accuracy
• How to Shoot a Pistol Accurately [Ultimate Guide]
• Handgun Emergency Reload Video
• How To Shoot Handguns At Long Distance
• Are .410 Revolvers Suitable For Self-Defense?
• Time to Learn About 1911 Frame Sizes
• Drills To Make You A Better Pistol Shot
• How Pistol Red-Dots Make You Shoot Better
• How Pistol Red-Dots Make You Shoot Better
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PISTOL CALIBER CARBINE
• All About Pistol-Caliber Carbines
• How to Pick Your Optic to Mount on Your Carbine
• The Home Defense PCC and Min-Maxing Your Setup
• Here’s Why You Need a Home Defense Carbine
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RIFLE
• Rifles 101: Common Rifle Types and Actions
• Rifle Action Types Explained
• A Glossary Of Rifle Optics Terminology
• The Ultimate Breakdown of How an AR-15 Works
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• Aftermarket Triggers To Make Your AR More Accurate
• Air Guns Can Make You A Better Rifle Shot
• The Wonderful World Of 3-Gun
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SHOTGUN
• What Affects Shotgun Patterns?
[ Read the SemperVerus article, Video: How a Pump Shotgun, Bolt-Action Rifle, and AK-47 Work ]
• Increase Your Shotgun Pellet Accountability
• A Guide To Shotgun Competitions
[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of CHECKLISTS ]
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MUZZLELOADER
• Modern Muzzleloader Accuracy — How to Find It!
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GUN CIVIL RIGHTS
• What’s The Deal With The Gun Rights Debate
• Schrödinger’s Gun or How I Came to Understand the Natural Right Behind the Second Amendment
• A New Era of Rights Restoration: DOJ Finalizes Rights Restoration Rule
[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of THE 2ND AMENDMENT ]
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SELF-DEFENSE
• Stop Looking Like an Easy Target
[ Read the SemperVerus article, Don’t Be a Victim of Crime: Learn How to Refuse To Be A Victim® ]
• I Never Took Defensive Flashlights Seriously. Until One Was Used Against Me.
• The Lifetime Likelihood Of Needing A Gun For Self-Defense
• Self-Defense and the Law: Cases Where Magazine Capacity Limits Cost Lives
• Shooting News Weekly blog articles on the topic of Self-Defense
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• Civil Liability After Self-Defense
[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of SELF-DEFENSE ]
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CONCEALED CARRY
• Concealed Carry Tips: 8 Habits for Everyday Readiness
• 7 Habits Every Responsible Concealed Carry Permit Holder Should Practice
• 5 Tips For Everyday Carry—Rig Up Right
• Concealed Carry Rules Every Armed Citizen Should Remember
• Massad Ayoob: Examples of the Stealthy Draw
• Concealed Carry During a Traffic Stop: 5 Things Every Armed Driver Should Remember
• Can You Carry a Gun in a National Park? Federal Land Carry Rules, Explained (2026)
• Defensive Firearms Training: Preparing for the Reality of High-Stress Encounters
• A Comprehensive Guide to Buying the Right Concealment Holster
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• Practical Concealed Carry: How to Carry A Full-Size Pistol
• Appendix Carry vs. Strong-Side Carry: Which Concealed Carry Method Is Right for You?
• Crossdraw Carry Isn’t Dead: When This Old-School Method Still Makes Sense
• Off-Body Carry: What Do You Have to Overcome
• Understanding The Snubnose Revolver
• 6 Tips for Using a Pocket Pistol for CCW
[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of CONCEALED CARRY ]
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CHURCH SECURITY
• Church Funeral Lessons | Victory World Church Shooting
• Church Usher Safety | Keeping the Room Calm, Clear, & Ready
• Disruptive Persons in the Church
• Nine Percent of the Attacks. Twenty-Six Percent of the Casualties.
• Nine Percent of the Attacks. Twenty-Six Percent of the Casualties.
• What Christians Can Learn From the LDS Security Debacle and What They Can Do Before the Next Attack
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