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Anders Herzberg

Caliber Wars Part 3 – Measuring Ammunition Performance

Measuring Terminal Ballistics In the previous parts we have looked at the performance of various rounds as well as how barrel length affects the performance of various calibers. Now we’ll be looking at how performance is measured and compared according to the FBI standards, and proposing a new, possibly more

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Caliber Wars Part 2
Anders Herzberg

Caliber Wars Part 2 – Comparing Barrel Length

Barrel Length Impact on Handgun Ballistics In part one of this three-part series, we looked at performance of the most popular calibers for self-defense and how they performed in testing, now we’ll be looking at how barrel length can affect that performance.  It may seem like an issue of concealability;

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Caliber wars - Part 1
Anders Herzberg

Caliber Wars Part 1 – Capacity or Muzzle Energy?

The Caliber Wars Revisited Today the shooting world has more or less settled on 9x19mm Luger as the default handgun caliber for a variety of reasons. Capacity, effectiveness, recoil, and more are all have combined to make 9mm the default round. However, I being a bit of a number’s nerd

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shooting sports guide - cowboy with a pistol
Anders Herzberg

A Beginner’s Shooting Sports Guide: Entering the World of Competitive Shooting

Discovering the World of Competitive Shooting Competitive shooting encompasses various disciplines where participants test their accuracy, speed, and precision with firearms. Whether you’re drawn to pistol matches, precision rifle competitions, or shotgun sports, there’s a niche for every enthusiast. Table of Contents Choosing Your Discipline The first step in your

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concealed carry laws Puerto Rico - Map of the Island
Anders Herzberg

Mastering Concealed Carry Laws Puerto Rico

Gun Laws on the Island Puerto Rico’s unique legal framework makes understanding concealed carry laws Puerto Rico essential for anyone looking to protect themselves responsibly. While not a U.S. State, merely a territory, Puerto Rico does not have the same legal protections as the rest of the United States. Whether

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