Kat Ainsworth

1 week ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Authors, Gun Reviews, Handguns, Kat Ainsworth, Pistols Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. Even among the wallet-friendly plastic fantastics all things aren’t equal, though. So which is best?

1 week ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Optics/Sights, Red Dots Estimated reading time: 8 minutes There’s no denying the big spike in red dot sight use. Once upon a time, the guy in class with a red dot was the outlier. Nowadays, shooters with iron sights make up the minority (at least that’s how it seems). So are red dot sights that great, or are they just the current trend? Which one’s better, red dots or iron sights? Let’s answer that once and for all, and the answer might surprise you.

2 weeks ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a prolific outdoor writer based in North Texas. Her love and enjoyment of firearms extends to both self-defense and hunting, and she’s driven to teach safe gun handling. Kat’s the author of several books and thousands of articles as well as a successful editor with more than a decade of experience in marketing. With experience in everything from defensive handgun use to field dressing a deer, Kat’s background is varied and extensive.

2 weeks ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a prolific outdoor writer based in North Texas. Her love and enjoyment of firearms extends to both self-defense and hunting, and she’s driven to teach safe gun handling. Kat’s the author of several books and thousands of articles as well as a successful editor with more than a decade of experience in marketing. With experience in everything from defensive handgun use to field dressing a deer, Kat’s background is varied and extensive.

1 month ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesWith the way constitutional—or permitless—carry is getting so common, it’s understandable that you might believe reciprocity doesn’t matter anymore. But the truth is that the laws vary wildly by state, and reciprocity continues to be relevant. We’ve put together this guide to help you understand the nuances of reciprocity and how it affects you as a lawful gun owner.