Articles:Tips, Tricks and Range Reports
SHOT Show 2026 Recap
SHOT Show 2026 was our first time attending, and it delivered exactly what everyone warned us about. It was overwhelming, exciting, exhausting, and absolutely worth ...
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Buying Used Guns: Smart, Common, and Sometimes a Steal
Buying a used firearm is extremely common. It happens every single day and for good reason. Used guns can offer fantastic value, access to discontinued ...
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Blackbox Ballistics 2025 Year in Review: Best Guns of the Year and What’s Coming Next
As the year wraps up and we all start pretending we are not already thinking about next year’s gear, we wanted to take a minute ...
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SAR9 Gen1 Full Size Review: An Underrated Duty Pistol
The SAR9 Gen1 Full Size surprised me in the best way. Comfortable in the hand, easy to shoot, and built with military testing in mind, ...
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Should you buy a suppressor now or wait until the tax stamp is $0 on January 1st 2026?
With the $200 suppressor tax stamp going away on January 1st, 2026, gun owners are wondering...should you buy now or wait? We break down all ...
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Why Outdoor Ranges Keep Me Coming Back
The range is always a serious place when the line is hot, eyes forward, ears covered, and everyone focused. But it’s the moments during cease ...
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So You’ve Never Shot a Gun Before? Here’s Where to Start!
Walking into the world of firearms for the very first time can feel a little overwhelming. For many new shooters, the journey actually starts at ...
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Blackbox Ballistics is Back – And Better Than Ever
It’s been a quiet three weeks here on the blog, but behind the scenes it’s been anything but. Think of it like a pit stop ...
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Is Remanufactured Ammo Worth It? Let’s Break It Down
The review of HSL remanufactured ammo reveals strong performance during a recent range day, achieving 1 MOA accuracy at 200 yards. While offering cost savings ...
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Finding the Right Firearm: A Shooter’s Guide Based on Frequency of Shooting
Choosing the right firearm can be daunting, but this guide offers recommendations based on personal experience and discussions with fellow shooters. It's essential to select ...
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Is a Chronograph Worth It?
Blackbox Ballistics Range Report We took a trip to the range today to put the Athlon Rangecraft chronograph through its paces. To keep things grounded, ...
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Why You Should Buy From a Local Gun Dealer Instead of an Online Megastore
When you’re in the market for a new firearm, you’ve got options—lots of them. These days, it’s easy to hop online, scroll through massive inventory ...
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