Kat Ainsworth

Outdoor Writer And Hunting Editor at The Truth About Guns

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Articles

Acme Machine AM-15: Made In America

1 week ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s easy to claim an AR-15 is an AR-15, but it’s not accurate. Sure, the AR platform is straightforward, but that doesn’t mean all AR-15s are made to the same standard of excellence (or lack thereof). And thanks to the glut of ARs on the market, many legit manufactures are going unnoticed. Big brands often get all the attention, even when their product is less than quality.
Home Defense 101: How to Choose a Rifle

2 weeks ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Authors, Kat Ainsworth There was a time when shotguns were considered the end-all, be-all of home defense, but the gun world’s moved on. That doesn’t mean there’s not a good place for your 12-gauge anymore, just that horizons have broadened to include handguns and AR-15s. When it comes to defending your castle, it’s a good idea to be sure the gun you choose checks all the necessary boxes for versatility, and that often means a rifle. How do you choose a rifle for home defense?
Real Avid AR-15 Tools: DIY Gunsmithing

1 month ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes Put down the Dremel. If there’s work to be done on your AR-15, there are far better tools to do it with than the type you find at the local hardware store. It might come as a surprise, but there are specific tools for the many intricacies of gunsmithing. One of the best brands for those tools is Real Avid, a manufacturer with a vast array of tools and products designed to make your gun life easier.
Left-handed Holster Review

1 month ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes Not only is there something to be said for a beautifully stitched custom holster, but they’re often a requirement. Face it, there’s a shortage of quality left-handed holsters on the market, which means you’re often out of luck if you’re a southpaw. It isn’t only shooters who are born left-handed who need good holsters either. It’s also those shooting mirrors whether to build offhand skills or due to injury.
GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry

1 month ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Concealed Carry/EDC, Gun Reviews, Handguns, Semi-Autos Estimated reading time: 0 minutes Self-defense isn’t something that should be out of reach due to finances, but it happens. It’s also common for gun people—myself included—to recommend pistols with higher price points when someone’s looking for a carry gun.
The Reasonable Person: The Legalese of Self-Defense

2 months ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes A fair amount of legal terminology is thrown around during a self-defense case (and criminal cases in general). Maybe you’ve never stopped to wonder what certain phrases mean, but it’s a good idea to make sure you have a general understanding of it all. Why? As someone who carries a firearm for defensive purposes, you could find yourself in a situation where those terms apply.
The Dark marlin 336

2 months ago | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Gun Reviews, Lever-action, Rifles Estimated reading time: 0 minutes Shooters who prefer the lever-action rifle tend to fall into one of two categories: those who want to see the classics preserved, and those who’d like some modern updates. The good news is that there are levers available to suit both sides, so if a modern, tactical lever isn’t your thing—don’t get one. But if it is, you should probably check out the Dark Marlin 336.
Tucker Gunleather Deep Carry: Double-Stack Carry Comfort

Jan 11, 2025 | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

in Concealed Carry/EDC, For Handguns Estimated reading time: 0 minutes While it’s true that many—most—gun owners utilize compact and sub-compact firearms for daily carry, there are exceptions. After all, it is possible to conceal a full-size gun. Sometimes it takes more accommodating cover garments, and it might only be doable for some of us in the colder months, but it can be done. If you’re a fan of double-stack 1911s, you’ve likely been hunting for the right holster to go with it.
Deer, Hogs, and the Taurus TH10

Jan 6, 2025 | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes Handgun hunting isn’t the realm of only the revolver-wielding among us, not anymore. The increasing popularity of 10mm—which is a long time coming—means more gun owners are asking the question of what they can or should do with that new 10mm pistol. Then there’s the issue of the financial investment in a new caliber and whether it’s worth it. That’s where the Taurus TH10 comes in.
Muzzleloaders: Still A Thing?

Dec 2, 2024 | gunsamerica.com | Kat Ainsworth

Estimated reading time: 0 minutes From bolt-action rifles to lever guns to AR-15s, there’s an endless supply of guns out there with capacities greater than one. That means you aren’t limited to a single shot when you’re out hunting and that you could have a 30-round mag at your disposal if you’re chasing a tough sounder of hogs. But what about the classic single-shot—the muzzleloader? Is there still a place in today’s modern tech for muzzleloaders? We think so, and we’re going to tell you why.