Beretta APX A1 Review: Best Optics-Ready Full-Size 9mm?
Price categories are almost like fighting weights when it comes to handguns, and the middleweights are the scene of some fierce competition. Coming in around that $400 mark, the Beretta APX A1 is a...
View Article8 Best Places to Buy Ammo Online [2023]
So many online ammo websites, right? Find out the best places to buy ammunition online from our own positive experiences and fails. .357 Magnum, anyone? (I’ll answer for you: yes, please!) We’ll also...
View ArticleA Picture from History: William Fairbairn
Necessity is the mother of invention, and William Ewart Fairbairn is an excellent example of that. Hailing from Surrey, England, Fairbairn was only 15 when he knew he wanted to join the military....
View ArticleWeekly Wrap: Glock Sues Polymer80, TX Tries to Block Brace Ruling
Welcome to a weekly series here on Pew Pew Tactical dedicated to the gun news you need to know. So, keep reading for this week’s notable news headlines… Table of ContentsLoading... Glock Sues...
View Article[Beginner’s Guide]: Rimfire vs Centerfire Ammunition
Want to know the difference between rimfire vs. centerfire? Rimfire and centerfire are two categories of primer ignition systems for ammunition cartridges. The firing pin in rimfire guns strikes the...
View Article5 Best Retro AR Rifles & Why You Need One
The AR market is absolutely flooded, and that seems to be a good thing for most American shooters. If you want an AR-15, you can get one in nearly every combination of parts and pieces possible. From...
View Article12 Best Pistol Red Dot Sights [Real-Views + Video]
Want faster target acquisition, easier 100-yard shots, and the upper hand in low-light situations? You need a red dot for your pistol. Tested Pistol Red Dots (L to R): Trijicon RMR Type 2, Leupold...
View Article6 Badass Lady Shooters: From Past to Present
For a long time, shooting has been a boy’s club. Even today, when women are better represented in shooting sports than ever before, shooting is still seen as an overwhelmingly male pursuit. One of the...
View ArticleBest First Aid Classes: Beginner & Intermediate [2023]
Disaster can, unfortunately, strike at any moment. It can come in the form of a car accident on the way to work or even at the range. Do you know what to do if tragedy unfolds? Can you handle an...
View ArticleWA State House Passes Strictest Assault Weapons Ban in U.S.
Washington state’s Democrat-led House advanced a new gun bill that, if enacted, would be the strictest assault weapons ban in the U.S. AR-15 H.B. 1240 passed the House in a 55-42 vote in early March...
View ArticleKalashnikov Concern: History Behind the AK Brand
Does Russia choose to name things that make them sound like a bad guy, or does our inherent Anglosphere assignment of Russians being bad guys make things sound that way? I’m not necessarily sure, but...
View ArticleBest Body Armor [Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor
Looking to prevent extra holes in your body? AR500 Armor Tested The world of body armor is confusing…with misinformation abounding and tons of technical stuff. But we’ve got you covered. The Pew Pew...
View ArticleStribog SP9A3S & SP9A1 Review: Best Budget PCC Pair?
Over years of reviewing guns, I’ve often wondered what the best bang for the buck might be. What’s going to provide the biggest amount of reliable firepower in the smallest package? Power Stribog...
View ArticleA Picture from History: Winston Churchill’s Power of Words
The Axis powers were winning. Europe had fallen, and England was the last nation of note that hadn’t succumbed to partisan warfare. This image was technically taken 10 days after the speech, but the...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap: Biden Unveils New Gun Measures
Welcome to a weekly series here on Pew Pew Tactical dedicated to the gun news you need to know. So, keep reading for this week’s notable news headlines… Table of ContentsLoading... Biden Unveils New...
View ArticleWhat the Pew Pew Writers Carry [2022]
Several of you have been asking the question, “What do you recommend for carry?” Well, that’s kind of a big question, and it has a lot of answers. Choosing a CCW gun is an intensely personal decision...
View Article8 Best Takedown Guns: Rifles, Shotguns & Pistols
We’ve had a bit of a retro redux in the last few years. You may have noticed that that old school is cool again. With that in mind, do you know what needs to make a comeback? Takedown guns. Assembled...
View Article9 Best Concealed Carry Guns: 9mm, .45 ACP, & More
What is the best concealed carry gun? Spoiler alert — there isn’t one. Variety of CCW Handguns The real question you should be asking is, “what is the best concealed carry gun for me?“ People who...
View Article10 Best MRE Brands & Kits for Survival [Taste Tested]
MREs, or Meals-Ready-To-Eat, have an air of mystique about them within the civilian world. We all know they’re used in the military, but did you know you can buy them as well? As interest in prepping...
View ArticlePrimary Arms Classic Series Mini Review: Best Budget Mini Red Dot?
Can a pistol red dot that costs a mere $150 be worth the investment? That’s the question we aim to answer today with the Primary Arms Classic Mini reflex sight. Primary Arms Classic Series Mini Red...
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