Whether you’re a seasoned firearms enthusiast, a history buff, or new to the world of shooting sports, you’ve come to the right place. Our Gun Encyclopedia serves as your comprehensive resource for understanding firearms—from their historical significance to the technical terminology that defines them.
Here you’ll find detailed articles exploring iconic firearms that shaped history, clear explanations of industry terms and concepts, and informative guides covering various aspects of shooting and firearms knowledge. Each entry has been carefully researched to provide accurate, accessible information for readers at any experience level.
Browse through our collection below to deepen your understanding of firearms heritage, learn the language of the shooting community, or simply satisfy your curiosity about a particular topic. We’re continuously expanding this encyclopedia, so check back regularly for new additions.
Historical Firearms
SKS Still in Russian Service – Examine the surprising continued use of the venerable SKS carbine by Russian military and security forces decades after its supposed replacement, exploring why this Cold War-era rifle remains relevant in modern operations.
SVD Dragunov 50th Anniversary – Celebrate five decades of the Soviet Union’s iconic designated marksman rifle, exploring the history, design philosophy, and lasting impact of the semi-automatic 7.62x54mmR Dragunov that revolutionized squad-level precision fire.
Taurus 590 Revolver – Discover the obscure Taurus revolver chambered in the forgotten 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum cartridge, a high-velocity round that briefly promised to bridge the gap between .22 and centerfire calibers before fading into firearms history.
Taurus Curve – Explore the ill-fated curved .380 pistol designed to follow the body’s contours for concealment, featuring an integrated laser system but no traditional sights and an unconventional magazine design.
Taurus Raging Judge 28 Gauge Revolver – Learn about the massive 5-shot revolver that promised to revolutionize home defense but was killed before production due to federal regulations that left it stranded between shotgun and handgun classifications.
Taurus View – The shocking truth behind Taurus’s transparent revolver disaster: why this gimmicky 9-ounce pocket gun was so brutal to shoot that even the company gave up on it after barely a year.
Winchester Salvo Rifle – Discover the unusual double-barreled automatic rifle developed in the 1950s that fired two bullets simultaneously from duplex cartridges in an ambitious attempt to increase combat lethality.
Informational Articles About Guns
Am I Required to Apply a Serial Number to a Homemade Firearm? – Understand the federal and state legal requirements surrounding serial numbers for personally manufactured firearms, including when marking is mandatory and the specific regulations that apply to homemade guns.
How to Buy a Gun – Navigate the firearm purchase process with this comprehensive guide covering federal requirements, background checks, state regulations, and the step-by-step procedures for buying your first gun from a licensed dealer.
What Does AK Stand For? – Everyone thinks they know what AK means, but this surprising origin story proves them all wrong. Are you one of the 1% who actually know the truth?