The Changing Face of American Gun Ownership: Who Owns Firearms in 2026? Women, minorities, younger adults and first-time buyers are reshaping the traditional image of the American firearm owner. For generations, the stereotypical American gun owner was often portrayed as older, male, White and rural. That picture was never complete. Today, it is becoming even…

What the 2026 National Firearms Survey Tells Us About Gun Ownership in America Firearm ownership in the United States is often discussed through politics, headlines, and assumptions. But occasionally, a large-scale study gives us an opportunity to look at what American gun ownership actually looks like. In August 2026, William English of Georgetown University’s McDonough…

Hunting Ammunition 101 Walk into the ammunition aisle before hunting season and the number of choices can be overwhelming. Two boxes may have the same caliber printed on the front, yet contain very different bullets designed for very different purposes. Add terms such as soft point, bonded, polymer tip, monolithic copper, grain weight, and ballistic…

Concealed Carry Options Concealed carry means legally carrying a firearm without making it visible. It is not about looking tactical. It is about being prepared, aware, and responsible. A proper concealed-carry setup should keep your firearm: The right handgun matters, but the firearm is only one part of the system. Your holster, belt, clothing, training…

Choosing the Ideal Range Vehicle A good range vehicle does more than provide transportation. It must safely carry firearms, ammunition, targets, range bags, protective equipment, medical supplies, and sometimes several passengers—all while keeping valuable equipment secure, concealed, organized, and protected from the weather. The best vehicle for a gun owner is therefore not necessarily the…

Why Firearm Cleaning and Maintenance Matters — And Why Better Chemistry Makes a Difference A firearm is a mechanical tool. Like any tool that operates under heat, pressure, friction, and repeated movement, it needs proper care to perform the way it was designed to perform. Whether a firearm is used for hunting, sport shooting, personal…

Choosing Between a Springfield Hellcat 9mm and a .380 When choosing a concealed carry handgun, many shoppers focus first on caliber. That makes sense. Caliber matters. But for many everyday carriers, especially older adults, retirees, new shooters, or anyone with reduced hand strength, the better question may be this: Which handgun can I handle safely,…

Across the country, firearms laws are changing at a pace many Americans have never seen before. Some states are passing bans on commonly owned firearms. Others are limiting magazine capacity, adding permit-to-purchase requirements, expanding red flag laws, increasing background-check obligations, funding firearm “buyback” programs, or placing new taxes on firearms and ammunition. Supporters of these…

Whether you carry daily, hunt seasonally, or simply enjoy time at the range, shooting skill is not something you buy once and keep forever. It is a perishable skill. The good news is that you do not need hundreds of rounds every week to improve. With safe dry-fire practice, structured range sessions, and a few…

Turkish Firearms: History, Quality, Imports, and Why Sipahi Arms Deserves a Look Turkish firearms have become one of the most talked-about segments of the American firearms market. Once viewed mainly as budget imports, many Turkish-made pistols, shotguns, and rifles are now recognized for strong value, modern manufacturing, practical features, and competitive pricing. At Coastal Firearms,…