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Ask Foghorn: Snap Caps?

Texas Deputy asks: I know that some makers explicitly state that dry firing is safe, and will not damage the firing pin and related assemblies, but others strongly recommend snap caps for repeated dry...

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Ask Foghorn: What Does it Mean to “Bottom Out” a Scope?

Tim asks: Nick, I need to aks a question… I have a scope mounted to my AK47, but it appears I have “bottomed out” the zero adjustments of the scope. Can you advise on what this means? I have a friend...

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Ask Foghorn: Can you Fire .22LR Ammunition Through a .22 WMR Chamber?

Brice asks: Why does a revolver need a .22 and .22 mag cylinder?  The Ruger Single Six, Taurus Tracker, etc all come with two cylinders.  Why? Short answer is because otherwise the thing might...

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Ask Foghorn: Primer Sealant? What’s Up with That?

JeffD asks: I picked up two boxes of Winchester 9mm bulk at my local Wally World and found five of these red primers. Any ideas? I’ve got one possible explanation, and it’s all about how bringing our...

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Ask Foghorn: Best Self Defense AR-15 in 5.56x45mm NATO?

Mike asks: I am new to AR-15s. Then only rifle I own is a Marlin .22. I was interested in getting an AR-15 and was reading your “Best Self Defense AR-15” article. If you were to build a similar AR-15,...

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Ask Foghorn: The Dog that Didn’t Bark

Eric writes in with a rather depressing truth: It’s now been over a month since the Las Vegas Shot Show and the one bit of news I did expect to come out of there, or shortly thereafter, has not done...

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Ask Foghorn: Why Red Dots and Red Lasers and Not Green?

Brett asks (after seeing Act of Valor): OK, just came from the show. A question for Nick… Why dual-use of red lasers and EOTechs on M4s in a lot of situations…is that par for the course? And with all...

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Ask Foghorn: How and Why to Co-Witness your Sights

Jack writes: I really appreciate this recent post. It has answered a bunch of questions for me. If I may, I have one question left that I am sure you can help with. [...] I am confused about how to...

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Ask Foghorn: Shelf Life for Military Surplus Ammunition?

Judy asks: We have a rather large collection of weapons….handguns, rifles, machine guns. We have alot of stored ammunition in the house. Much of it in surplus military cannisters. (ammo belts, 308,...

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Ask Foghorn: What’s the Benefit of a Two Stage Trigger?

Carlos asks: What’s the deal with two-stage triggers? I was looking at one of the self-defense ARs you recommended, and one of the extra cost options was a two-stage trigger. What is it and why would...

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Ask Foghorn: Best Rifle for New Long Distance Shooters

Daniel asks: I recently read an article about the mosin nagant, and found it a very interesting article. I’m currently learning as much as I can about rifles and am looking to purchase one soon,...

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Ask Foghorn: What is the Best Handgun Holster for Competition Shooting

Joseph asks: I recently purchased my first handgun (an S&W M&P45 full size) and wanted to participate in the monthly Combat Shoot/Steel match at the local Fish and Game range. However, I need...

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Ask Foghorn: AR-15 Parts Names, Disassembly and Reassembly

Dan asks: I’m a pistol guy and know my way around all kinds of wheel guns and semi-autos. I’m now thinking about getting my first AR-type rifle (just for fun) but I’m confused by all the terminology....

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Ask Foghorn: Buying a Gun Safe

Nathan asks: I’m in the market for a gun safe, and have been reading as much as I can about the topic, but still am not sure which way to go. I thought a story/review by one of your writers about...

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Ask Foghorn: Slings for Rifles and Shotguns?

Sam asks: Hello Mr Foghorn, I am Sam Wright on TTAG. I have a nephew who was asking what kind of sling to get for his 2nd hand Mossberg short barreled pump shotgun. I am no expert on slings, so I...

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Ask Foghorn: Best Hog Hunting Scope

Chase asks: I read your articles about building an AR. I built a 6.8 with 16″ barrel. I am new to building guns and the 6.8 round. Do you think you could recommend a scope with the best value, I would...

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Ask Foghorn: Reloading for Dummies

Ken asks: Over the last several months, I’ve had trouble finding ammunition at my usual carriers. I use popular calibers (.45acp and .223rem) and live in the SF Bay area, so it could be due to small...

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TTAG Contest: Foghorn Wrote a Book Edition

Yes, you read that right — I wrote a book. I wanted to write something that could act like a longer “Ask Foghorn,” something tangible that you could hand a new shooter and give them all of the...

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Now on Sale: Foghorn’s Firearms for Newbies Book

The day has finally come — I’ve released my first book to the world. Now you too can purchase a copy, and hopefully make someone’s entry into the firearms world a little bit easier. Just be aware that...

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Ask Foghorn Asks Marina Medvin: Self Defense and the Defense of Others?

KYgunner writes: I’ve done a lot of research into self defense situations and making sure that, God forbid, if I ever end up in a situation where SHTF, I have my legal bases covered and know that...

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