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    New Release: S&W FPC Series (Post)

    Sometimes products drop without warning. An idea or concept that breaks the mold of what has been expected comes to life. Whether it be good or bad, or even mixed, only the future can tell. However, ...

    Road to PRS: a Journey (Post)

    Even in times of high inflation, the unnerving price of ammunition, and gasoline that’s pushing north of $4 a gallon, America’s shooting sports are still seeing increases in competitors ...

    Sig Sauer P322: a Review(Post)

    Twenty-Two rimfire must be undoubtedly the most popular and common gun-and-ammo combination out there. From old single-shot rifles bought at Sears and Roebuck to the more outlandish race guns such a ...

    Springing to the Bottom: XD Mod.3(Post)

    What is the bottom? The term can vary in meaning and usually generates a negative connotation. But what does that mean in the gun world? I think the “bottom” is the balance of value and ...

    State of the Industry: 2022(Post)

    As 2022 has closed and we are amidst in 2023, we at Venture Out want to take the time to reflect on the past year and take a peak forward into what the new year might bring. 2022 witnessed some form ...

    Big Blue’s Spec Series(Post)

    Packages. Everyone is excited when packages come, especially around the holiday season. Firearms manufacturers agree with that sentiment. This season, especially compared to recent years, companies ...

    Legal Brief: Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces(Post)

    Overview: Legal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subject matters, the Legal Brief tries to hel ...

    Rebuilding a Classic: SA-16(Post)

    Trends hit the gun world hard. Once something starts and gains momentum, everyone tries to jump on for the ride. In the sports world, we refer to this as “bandwagoning”—tagging along just because ...

    Legal Brief: Origins of the NFA(Post)

    OverviewLegal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subject matters, the Legal Brief tries to help our re ...

    Compact Carry: S&W Bodyguard 2.0(Post)

    I have a tense relationship with small compact carry handguns. Pistols like the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson BG380 irk me. Now, I’m not saying they don’t have a place.

    S&W SD9 2.0 Series(Post)

    Years ago, Smith & Wesson dropped a budget-priced polymer gun named the SW9 more commonly known as the Sigma Series. This was Smith’s first foray into the polymer-framed market. This early gun ...

    EDC Battle: Sig Sauer P365XL vs. P365X-Macro(Post)

    Everyday carry, or EDC, is not just a phrase, but is a mindset. Carrying a firearm and other “gear” means you have made the conscious decision to defend yourself and your family. With co ...

    HOW MANY FIREARMS DO AMERICANS OWN? THE BENEFIT OF FREEDOM…(Post)

    According to the recent United States Census Bureau numbers, there are 331M (million) plus Americans here in the United States. One thing most Americans love and enjoy is their freedoms, including ...

    Ohio's Largest Non-Typical Whitetail Harvested With Straight Wall Rifle - Ethan Johnson's Pike County 223" Giant(Post)

    In 2014 the Ohio Division of Wildlife approved the use of Straight Wall Cartridge rifles during Ohio's traditional firearms season. Although slug guns had come a long way in the previous years this ...

    EDC Spotlight - January Spotlight: Cory, Canton Fin(Post)

    EDC Spotlight focuses on the everyday carry of the Fin’s pro staff. Each month, a team member will be spotlighted to see what they carry, why they carry what they do, and how they carry. This isn’t ...

    A New Carry: HK CC9(Post)

    Heckler & Koch (or HK) is one of the most (if not the most) known firearm manufacturers in the world. Their guns are easily identifiable largely thanks to their cultural popularity in mediums s ...

    The Compact Fighting Pistol: Echelon 4.0C(Post)

    Springfield Armory’s Echelon has caused a stir in the polymer-framed handgun market. While Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer have been stalwarts in the arena, Springfield challenged the ...

    Going Steel: S&W M&P Metal Series(Post)

    A recent trend in pistols has manufacturers taking their standard striker-fired handguns and replacing the pistol’s polymer frame with a metal one. This has several benefits, primarily recoil manag ...

    Taking the Bull by the Horns: Taurus GX4 Carry(Post)

    Every year manufacturers attempt to reset the status quo when releasing new products. Each company is trying to vie for market dominance but also attract the interest of its base. The problem is tha ...

    EDC Spotlight - March: Jeremy, District Manager(Post)

    February Spotlight: Jeremy, District Manager Gun: HK VP9 I am a pretty big dude—think NFL offensive tackle—so carrying a full size gun like the VP9 isn’t a big deal to me. I fell i ...

    Best 9mm Pistols For Home Defense(Post)

    Why You Need a Home Defense Handgun What Makes A Good Home Defense Handgun Fin Feather Fur’s Best Home Defense 9mm Handguns Glock 17 Sig P365 Walther PDP S&W M&P9 HK VP9 Buying The Bes ...

    Thanksgiving: An Ode to Deer Hunters(Post)

    Thanksgiving: An Ode to Deer HuntersThanksgiving is fast approaching. The air is beginning to chill, the leaves have turned colors and are now dropping from their summer homes. Everyone is bustling ...

    Road to PRS: Divisions and Setup (Post)

    Precision Rifle Series, like many competitive sports, is broken down into various divisions to help level the playing field and offer more opportunities for people to be involved. New shooters don& ...

    The Truth About the Sig Sauer 365X and 365XL(Post)

    In 2020, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), there were 5 million new gun owners. Those new, combined with the millions of current owners, have led to a boom in t ...

    Modernizing a Classic: The Sig Sauer 1911 X-Series(Post)

    No single person has done more for the design and engineering of firearms than John Moses Browning. His 128 firearm patents on over 100 different firearms are staggering. But even more impressive is ...

    New Products: The First Week(Post)

    New Products: The First WeekWe haven’t even reached January’s annual SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show), yet companies are already pumping out their new product releases. This prov ...

    Legal Brief: Constitutional Carry(Post)

    Overview: Legal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subject matters, the Legal Brief tries to hel ...

    Thanksgiving: An Ode to Deer Hunters(Post)

    Thanksgiving is fast approaching. The air is beginning to chill, the leaves have turned colors and are now dropping from their summer homes. Everyone is bustling in preparation for a feast of thankf ...

    Saint Victor Pistol: Springfield’s AR-PDW(Post)

    SHOP SPRINGFIELD ARMORY The Springfield Saint series of rifles is nearly a decade old (which, consequently, makes me feel old). Springfield has continuously released updates, new iterations, and impr ...

    The Ultimate Midwestern Whitetail Rifle - Ruger American Ranch .450 Bushmaster(Post)

    In the past few years many states have relaxed rifle laws to allow for straight wall rifle calibers. Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana are a few of the states that have relaxed their laws to allow certain ...

    Vortex Optics: The All New Defender CCW(Post)

    In the gun world, few things have surpassed the production and demand for a quality concealed carry handgun. In recent years, slim-line pistols have evolved and shaped the status quo. These new fir ...

    Legal Brief: Building an SBR in 2024(Post)

    OverviewLegal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, and the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subjects, the Legal Brief tries to help our reade ...