Gun Reviews, Tips And Accessories
How to Buy Guns from the Civilian Marksmanship Program
The CMP is one of the best ways to get U.S. Army surplus rifles and M1911 pistols. In 1903, the U.S. Congress created the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). It was devised as part of the War Department Appropriations Act for the purpose of providing U.S. civilians with the opportunity to learn […]
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The World’s First Anti-Tank Gun, the Tankgewehr M1918 Packs a Punch
The Mauser Tankgwehr 1918 anti-tank rifle was one of the first of its kind. Military history is rife with firearms experiments that have been developed quickly out of pure necessity on the battlefield. One of those guns is the slightly obscure Mauser Tankgewehr M1918 or “T-Gewehr” for short. In a way, this massive 5-foot, 7-inch, […]
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The 8 Most Versatile Hunting Shotguns
Shotguns can be great multipurpose hunting tools. Here are eight of the most versatile hunting shotguns available. When most people think of guns, they assume many are all-purpose. However, hunters usually have different shotguns for hunting turkeys than they do for hunting deer. That can simply get expensive, so here are eight great versatile hunting […]
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Man Tries Out Tiny Mosin Nagant Replica Chambered in .22 LR
The Mini Mosin Nagant is just like the original rifle, only chambered in a smaller caliber. In the long and storied history of firearms, there are handful that are instantly recognizable by gun enthusiasts. The M-16, the M1 Garand and the Colt 1911 handgun to name a few. The Mosin Nagant, a Russian-designed bolt action rifle […]
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WWII Veteran Rides in the Same Plane He Jumped Out of on D-Day
This vet’s story will inspire you! Looking for a little inspiration to kick start your day? Look no further. Les Cruise, a 92-year-old D-Day veteran, relives his experiences as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division in this short film by National Geographic. The story he has to tell is really nothing short of incredible […]
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8 More of the Ugliest Handguns Ever Designed
We found more extremely ugly pistols you’ve probably never heard of. A few years ago, we shared a list of eight of the ugliest handguns we had ever seen. We had classics like the FP-45 Liberator, the Chiappa Rhino and the Mateba autorevolver on there. If there’s one thing we learned, it’s that people have […]
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Man Handcrafts a Cheese Puff Machine Gun
Who wouldn’t want to shoot cheese puffs at a shocking rate? Who hasn’t tried to swish a cheese puff in someone’s mouth? Who hasn’t felt the incessant urge to peg the crispy snack food at the back of people’s heads? Cheese puffs were destined to fly through the air, were they not? Well, Ben from […]
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Glock 29: The Highly Concealable, and Extremely Powerful 10mm Handgun
The Glock 29 is a compact beast of a firearm! In the world of concealed carry, many will argue that firepower is the most important part of any self-defense encounter. For some people, .380 or 9mm is not going to cut it. They want something larger like .40 S&W or .45 Auto. For some people, […]
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6 Best 9mm Handguns for Women
With manageable recoil and subcompact or compact pistol options available for smaller hands, the 9mm is an excellent choice of concealed carry handgun for women. Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. When looking for a 9mm […]
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Meet Us Out Here With Beth Alcazar From the USCCA
We spoke with USCCA’s Beth Alcazar about being a firearms instructor, an author, and a female in the outdoor industry. Women are one of the fastest-growing demographics in shooting sports participation levels, and there are few people who can theorize on the reasons why better than Beth Alcazar. Her work as an instructor and content […]
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