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Researched and written by the American Gun Facts team. We are a group of Americans dedicated to providing factual information on firearms and fighting back against attempts to weaken or discard the Second Amendment. We write on topics ranging from firearm statistics, news, reviews, and more! AGF has been featured in the New York Times, NBC, MSN, Time, & many other publications.
Best Swivel Hunting Chairs List

7 Best Swivel Hunting Chairs (Blind, Tree Stand, etc.)

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

When you’re out hunting in a blind, a swivel chair can be one of your most important accessories. You’ll need to be able to turn …

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Best Hunting Coveralls

Best Hunting Coveralls | Top 6 Review

Last Updated on: December 16, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

The best hunting coveralls can keep you warm and protected from the elements while out on the hunt. They make it possible for you to …

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Vortex Viper Gen ii Review

Vortex Viper PST Gen II Scope [Review]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

The Vortex Viper PST Gen I was an excellent range of tactical riflescopes, one that many say redefined the industry. With high-quality hardware & repeatable …

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Scent Killer Gold Brand Review

Best Scent Killer Products | Review

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Animals have an incredible sense of smell and can detect traces of scents that we humans cannot. Deer can smell a human from 1/4 mile …

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Male hunter stands in rubber hunting boots while in the woods

The 6 Best Hunting Boots for Men

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Hunting is a favorite pastime for many outdoor and adventurous people. The exhilarating feeling of going into the wild, carefully selecting your prey, and hunting …

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Smallmouth vs Largemouth Bass

Smallmouth vs Largemouth Bass

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Smallmouth and largemouth bass are by all accounts two of the most popular sport fish in America. By some estimates, the bass fishing industry generates …

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What are the four main causes of hunting incidents? [Answered]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Hunting is a test of a person’s will to overcome the elements, knowledge to understand animals, and top-notch tracking skills to bag the trophy.  Not …

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Elk killed by a bow hunter using a broadhead arrowhead

What type of arrowhead is used for big game hunting? [Answered]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

When hunting large game, it’s critical that the arrowhead you use is suited to the size of the animal you’re hunting. This will ensure that …

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Male Deer Buck standing in field

Which of the following statements about hunting is true? [Answered]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Possible Answers:a) Regulated hunting has led to the extinction of several North American animals.b) Hunting is an effective wildlife management tool.c) Excessive hunting causes edge …

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Two guys duck hunting in a boat with a bunch of ducks they shot

What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat? [Answered]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Hunting can be a ton of fun – its a great of skill, nature, and camaraderie. Hunting from a boat can extend your range …

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Looking through a rifle scope

40mm vs 50mm Scope – which is best?

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

There isn’t much difference between 40mm vs 50mm scope objective lenses. Also, contrary to popular perception, a 50mm lens doesn’t necessarily guarantee a brighter target …

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Concealed Pistol in Waist Band

How Often Are Guns Used in Self Defense? | Stats [2024]

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by American Gun Facts Staff

Guns used in self defense stats often try to measure the duck that didn’t quack. In other words, there may not be a police report …

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Hand Gun Pistol with loaded magazine on top of the American flag

How Many Guns are in the US? [2024]

Last Updated on: January 22, 2024 by American Gun Facts Staff

America has guns than any other nation in the world – and that number continues to grow each year. After fighting for their independence, …

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Texas flag

Texas Gun Laws | Know Your Rights

Last Updated on: December 16, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Before you carry a handgun in Texas, whether you openly carry or concealed carry, you need to know your rights and your obligations under federal …

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Citizen drawing a handgun pistol from a holster

Private Citizens Kill More Felons Than Police Each Year

Last Updated on: March 31, 2023 by American Gun Facts Staff

Justifiable homicides are defined as the killing of a person without criminal intent and with justifiable cause such as self defense. This could be done …

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556-bullet-ammo-magazine

What is the effective range of 5.56 ammo?

Last Updated on: September 2, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Effective range is defined as the distance within which a weapon can hit the target or destroy an objective. During military campaigns, the effective range …

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How to measure scope height

How to Measure Scope Height

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

If you are someone who is into hunting or is into precision shooting, chances are that this particular question may be something you’ve run into. …

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Numbers on a rifle scope

What do the Numbers Mean on a Scope? [Explained]

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

A rifle scope can make it easier to hit targets that are long range. While they are simple enough to add to your gun, you …

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Man shooting a rifle with a scope on it

4 Best Scopes for 458 SOCOM Rifle

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

Meant as an upgrade over 5.56 rounds, the modern 458 rounds are known for their wide availability & extreme destructive forces. To take advantage of …

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Sighting in a Thermal Scope

How to Sight in a Thermal scope

Last Updated on: June 17, 2022 by American Gun Facts Staff

As technology becomes ever accessible to civilian shooters, thermal scopes have exploded in popularity and with good reason. Better than night vision optics, these heat-seeking eyes …

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