True Shot Academy

Top Gear to Bring to the Shooting Range: The Checklist No One Regrets

Forget the one time you drove 45 minutes to the range and realized you left your stapler, targets, and hearing protection at home. Here’s the exact kit experienced shooters actually...

Kyle Read

Long-Range Shooting Techniques: How to Consistently Hit Steel Past 800 Yards

Long-Range Shooting Techniques: How to Consistently Hit Steel Past 800 Yards Hitting a 12" plate beyond 800 yards isn’t luck—it’s applied physics and disciplined execution. Master these proven techniques and...

Kyle Read

.223 Remington vs 5.56 NATO: Decoding the AR-15’s Twin Calibers

Kyle Read

8.6 Blackout vs .300 Blackout: Heavy Hitters in the Subsonic Arena

Kyle Read

.243 Winchester vs .270 Winchester: Classic Bolt-Gun Caliber Clash

Kyle Read

Gun Magazine Capacity Restriction Guide: What You Can Actually Own in 2026

Ten rounds in California. Zero magazine restrictions in Arizona. Magazine laws change faster than politicians change positions, and one wrong purchase can turn you into a felon overnight. This no-BS...

Kyle Read

How Many Gun Owners Are in the U.S.? (2025 Gun Ownership Statistics)

Kyle Read

What Ammo Types Are Illegal for Civilians in 2026?

Kyle Read

New California Gun Laws for 2026

Hey all, we just want to quickly go over some of the new California gun laws that residents in the Golden State will have to contend with this year. Specifically,...

Tyler Elsberry

What Is Varmint Ammo? A Complete Guide for Hunters and Shooters

Varmint ammunition has been a staple for predator hunters, prairie dog shooters, and small-game enthusiasts for decades. Whether you’re protecting livestock from coyotes or spending a weekend popping prairie dogs...

Kyle Read

Precision Rifle Basics: Everything You Need to Start Shooting Sub-MOA

Precision rifle shooting isn’t about expensive gear—it’s about mastering fundamentals and eliminating variables. Whether you’re ringing steel at 800 yards or prepping for your first PRS match, these core principles...

Kyle Read

Understanding Ammo Ballistics: A Practical Guide for Shooters

Ballistics is one of those topics that sounds complicated until you break it down. Once you understand the basics, you’ll make smarter ammo choices, shoot more accurately, and spend less...

Kyle Read

How to Choose the Right Trigger for Your Rifle: A No-Nonsense Buyer’s Guide

The trigger is the single most important interface between you and your rifle. A great trigger doesn’t just make shooting more enjoyable—it makes you objectively faster and more accurate. A...

Kyle Read