Market & Pricing
March 25, 2026Market Analysis

Ammo Prices in 2026: What to Expect and When to Buy

April price hikes from 7 manufacturers, tariff impacts by caliber, and what to stockpile now.

March 27, 2026Market Analysis

The Ammo Shortage Timeline: Why Prices Spike and When They Come Back

Five shortage cycles in 18 years — the same pattern every time, and how to buy smarter.

Comparisons & Science
March 27, 2026Comparison

.308 vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which Long-Range Caliber to Feed in 2026

Ballistics, recoil, cost, barrel life, and hunting use cases compared head to head.

March 27, 2026Comparison

Brass vs Steel Case Ammo: The Real Cost of Cheap Range Ammo

Cost math, wear data, and which guns run steel reliably.

March 27, 2026Buyer's Guide

Best 9mm Ammo for Self Defense in 2026

Top 5 defensive loads ranked, with barrel-length-specific recommendations.

March 27, 2026Science

Why 5.56 Goes Through Less Drywall Than 9mm

The counterintuitive physics that make an AR-15 safer for home defense than a handgun.

March 27, 2026Education

Subsonic vs Supersonic Ammo: Why the Speed of Sound Matters

Suppressors, accuracy, the transonic zone, and why .300 BLK was designed around 1,125 fps.

History & Fascinating Facts
March 27, 2026History

Why the FBI Ditched 9mm for .40 S&W — Then Switched Back

The 1986 Miami shootout, the 28-year caliber detour, and the bullet technology that ended the debate.

March 27, 2026Education

What Do Bullet Tip Colors Actually Mean? Green, Red, Black, Blue

The NATO color code system, what each type does, and which ones civilians can buy.

March 27, 2026Fascinating Facts

How Much Ammo Does the U.S. Military Use?

1.8 billion rounds per year, 250,000 per kill, and why it affects your ammo prices.

Safety & Legal
March 27, 2026Legal Guide

Are Green Tips Legal? M855 Ammo Laws by State

Federal legality, the 2015 ATF ban attempt, and state-by-state restrictions.

March 27, 2026Safety

Can You Shoot .40 S&W in a 10mm? And Other Dangerous Ammo Swaps

Which caliber swaps are safe, which are dangerous, and which will blow up your gun.

March 27, 2026Safety

What Happens When You Shoot the Wrong Ammo

Real-world kaboom stories — .300 BLK in 5.56, squib loads, and how to prevent them.

March 27, 2026Practical Guide

Can You Fly With Ammo? TSA Rules & Airline Policies

Yes you can. Here's exactly how — packaging, weight limits, and destination gotchas.