Often there is confusion created by those who wish to interpret the second amendment in a way which our forefathers definitely had not intended. Was the right to keep and bear arms reserved for the people? Or only for a "well-regulated militia"? Well folks, there is no smoke and mirrors being used for this one. Watch Penn & Teller (well, more Penn than Teller) explain the second amendment ... in just over a minute!

Humans have been participating in friendly competitions since the beginning of time. I guess we have a built-in drive to test our skills and mettle against others. Just look at the majority of shows on TV these days, and I’m not just talking about the classic game shows. Whether it’s cooking, dancing, obstacle courses, or racing around the world, we like to participate in, and sometimes just watch, a good competition. Remember History Channel’s “Top Shot”? Who would have ever thought a shooting competition would be on prime time television?

Once upon a time a cowboy secured his gun in vintage leather. Today, gun holsters come in all different shapes, sizes and designs. Some gun holsters are more suited for different scenarios than others. Here from our firends at Handguns are some great gun holsters for duty or competition use. While these holsters are not as suited for concealed carry use as other holsters specifically designed for that purpose, they feature different options that make it easier, safer and more comfortable to carry your full-size handgun.

Successful deer hunters know one thing - what rifle and caliber perform best for them. Although we mere mortals may never the chance to shoot the variety of weapons the pros have access to, here are some combinations that the best of the best have found successful. Maybe there is one that is right for you.

Our good friends over at Ammoman School of Guns often have great advice about ammunition, shooting technique and self-defense. Kevin Creighton has authored a great piece that helps shed some light on the best way to carry a gun in your vehicle, how best to deploy when necessary and most importantly how to stay safe.

When it comes to deer hunting, there is no one size fits all rifle... or other weapon for that matter. Setting aside bow-hunting as a separate category, different hunters will have different firearms preferences based on their shooting style and hunting terrain.

A few rifles stand out as being particularly well suited for deer hunting. And it may surprise you to see some of hunter's other choices! Here are five ways hunter's will be out stalking their prey this deer season: