General resources (updated March 9, 2010)

Aim Surplus   Sells firearms, accessories and surplus ammunition.

American Airlines   Travelling instructions with firearms.

Ammo man   Great prices on ammunition with an amazing money back guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase after trying up to 50 rounds of pistol, or 20 rounds of rifle ammunition, simply return the balance of the case for a full refund!

AR-15 Forums   Home of the black rifle. Probably the largest, active forum for gun enthusiasts out there. The last time I was there, more than 5,000 people were online.

Armalite   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and pistols. Inventor of the AR-15 (AR stood for Armalite).

Arms List   A free, online marketplace for gun enthusiasts organized by state. Think Craigslist for guns.

Barnes Bullets   Ammunition manufacturer.

Barrett Firearms   Firearms manufacturer of rifles. Home of the shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle.

Benelli   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns.

Beretta   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles for over 400 years!

Bersa   Firearms manufacturer of pistols.

Bianchi   Manufacturer of police duty gear, holsters, belts and gun cases.

Blackhawk   Manufacturer of very high quality clothing and weapons gear for military, law enforcement, corporate security and civilian use.

Blackwater USA   Founded by a former Navy SEAL and staffed by former special forces operators and law enforcement, this company comprises several divisions including civilian firearms training classes.

Blazer   Ammunition manufacturer.

Browning   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles and shotguns. Subsidiary of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal.

Bud's Gun Shop   Check here first for some great deals on firearms.   The site claims to be updated hourly.

Bulls Eye Tactical Firearms Training   Operating out of Shasta County in northern California, this training facility has some very personalized instruction, and a wide variety of classes. My wife and I personally attended a half dozen classes here and were the only students (because we wanted it that way) in all but two of our classes. Everything is offered from the very basic and introductory classes, to very advanced classes including night firing, and group kill house exercises. These classes are taught on secluded and private property in a forest setting. Highly recommended!

Bushmaster   Firearms manufacturer of riles. One of the largest AR-15 manufacturers in the world.

CCI Ammunition   Ammunition manufacturer specializing in rimfire cartridges, and shotshells for pistols.

Česká Zbrojovka   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles, shotguns and airguns.

Charter Arms   Firearms manufacturer of revolvers.

Cheaper than dirt   Shooting accessories supplier.

Cimmaron Firearms   Firearms manufacturer of Cowboy actions guns including: revolvers, single shot rifles and repeating rifles.

Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms   Billed as "The common sense gun lobby".

Colt   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles. One of the largest AR-15 manufacturers in the world. They do not sell directly to the public. When they have a supply overrun then you will see their firearms crop up in various gun shops around the country. Their equipment is all marked law enforcement/military only, but civilians can possess these firearms.

CMMG   Custom rifle shop.   Looking for a PS90 with the shortened barrel it should have?   CMMG has it.

Continental Airlines   Travelling instructions with firearms.

Custom Firearm Finishes   Gain the advantage of a gun that blends in better with your surroundings, resists corrosion and allows you to spend more time using your firearms and less time cleaning them. They use DuraCoat® which can be applied to ferrous metals, alloys, stainless steel, synthetics, and wood.

Dakota Ammo   Markets the Cor-Bon and Glaser lines of ammunition.

Dakota Arms   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns.

Dan Wesson Firearms (CZ-USA)   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and 1911s, revolvers, rifles and shotguns.

Del-Ton   Specializes in parts and accessories for the AR-15.

Delta Airlines   Travelling procedures with firearms.

DPMS Panther Arms   One of the largest AR-15 manufacturers in the world.

DS Arms   Firearms manufacturer of rifles. Also offers gunsmithing services.

Dynamic Finishes   Uses a water transfer printing method to apply ink patterns to most any product.

Ed Brown   Firearms manufacturer of 1911 pistols and rifles.

Estate Cartridge   Manufactures shotshells.

Excel Arms   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles and 1911 conversion kits.

Fabrique Nationale de Herstal   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles and shotguns. Also sells firearms under the brand names Browning and Winchester.

Federal Firearms License (FFL) search   Verify that an FFL is valid.   The user needs to enter the first 3 digits and the last 5 digits of the FFL number.

Federal Premium   Ammunition manufacturer.

FN Forum   Forum for Fabrique Nationale de Herstal enthusiasts.

Freedom Arms   Firearms manufacturer of revolvers.

Fulton Armory   Everything for the FAR-15, M1 Garand, M1 carbine, and the M14 and M1A.

Galati International   Sells shooting and gun accessories.

Gemtech   Manufacturer of integral and muzzle suppressors.

Glock   Firearms manufacturer of pistols.

Glock World   An online shopping center and a gun magazine dedicated to proud Glock enthusiasts around the world and the famous Glock Model Pistols.

Graf & Sons   Reloading supplise and general firearms accessories.

Gun Broker   The eBay of guns and accessories.

Gun Deals is a user submitted, sales database site. You can find deals on firearms, ammunition, coupon codes for online purchases, et cetera. This site does not sell anything! They merely link to the vendors that do.

Gun Directory   Library cataloging pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns, with pictures and specifications. They also host a forum and a classified section along with a shooting range list.

Gun Owners of America   A non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue.

Guns & Ammo Magazine   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Handgun Law contains information regarding concealed carry laws by state. There is a ton of information here.

Handguns Magazine   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Harrington & Richardson   Firearms manufacturer of muzzleloaders, rifles and shotguns.

Heckler & Koch   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles.

Henry Repeating Arms   Firearms manufacturer of lever action rifles, bolt action rifles, pump action rifles, and replicas of the U.S. Air Force Ar-7 survival rifle.

HK Pro   Forum and information site for Heckler & Koch firearms.

Hornady   Ammunition manufacturer.

Hunting   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Impact Guns   Firearms and Class 3 retailer.

Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership   You do not have to be Jewish to join this pro-gun group.   They do not compromise in any way when it comes to infringing on the Second Amendment.

Kahr Arms   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and various replicas of Thompson submachine guns via their sister site http://www.tommygun.com.

Kel Tec   Firearms manufacturer or pistols and rifles.

Kimber   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles and shotguns.

Lauer Weaponry   Makes AR-15 lowers and sells various Duracoat finishing kits.

Les Baer Custom   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles. Refinishing services.

Lewis Machine & Tool Company   is a provider of many items to the U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and other government agencies. Select LMT systems are available for civilian purchase.

Lightning Rifle   Firearms manufacturer of rifles.

M4 Carbine is a forum for gun enthusiasts, complete with a member marketplace.

Magill's   Firearms accessories store specializing in concealed carry items like holsters, clothing and instructional videos. They also carry AR-15 parts and accessories, and various products for target shooting and target practice. They have numerous related sister sites.

Magnum Research   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, revolvers and rifles.

Magpul   Sells accessories including stocks, grips, rails, magazines, web gear, and of course magpuls.

Marlin Firearms   Firearms manufactuere for rifles and shotguns. Also sells under the brand name Harrington & Richardson and New England Firearms.

MCW Technologies   They market a computer program for printing targets and making your own targes. They offer a 14 day free trial version of the program.

Midway USA   Shop online for shooting supplies, reloading, airguns, gunsmithing, rifle scopes, ammunition and outdoor products. Extremely competitive prices, great sales, huge in stock product selection, same day shipping, legendary service, passionate NRA supporter and family owned.

Military Cases   Pelican cases with custom cut foam for the perfect fit for your weapons and accessories.

Milt Sparks Holsters   Custom holsters, belts, and accessories.

Modern Firearms   Library cataloging handguns, machine guns, rifles, shotguns, and other weapons from around the world. Weapons are sorted by country of origin, containing pictures, specifications and a brief description.

Mossberg   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns. Also sells under the brand name Maverick.

Natchez Shooters Supplies   In stock items are hit or miss, but decent prices and excellent service.

Norinco Firearms   Canadian firearms manufacturer of pistols, rifles and shotguns.

North American Arms   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and revolvers.

NFA and other gun law related info and cases   James O. Bardwell's NFA archive is now online.   Includes public-domain texts of many significant firearms court cases including from the Supreme Court: U.S. v Miller (personally- owned militia arms are protected), U.S. v Verdugo-Urquidez (second amendment is an individual right), Perpich v. Dept. of Defense (National Guard is not the militia), U.S. v Lopez (10th Amendment says Gun-Free School Zones is not a Federal commerce issue), the FAQ on the National Firearms Act weapons, and more.

NFA Owners Association   Dedicated to reforming federal law on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934.

National Rifle Association   For more than 125 years the NRA has provided generations of Americans with programs focused on safety, education and responsibility.

N-Vision Optics   Night vision scopes, monoculars, binoculars and goggles.

Northwest Airlines   Travelling instructions with firearms.

Otis Technology   A complete line of gun cleaning supplies for any type of firearm.   Gun cleaning supplies, Rifle cleaning kits, pistol cleaning kits, shotgun cleaning kits, gun cleaning brushes, gun cleaning patches, gun cleaning solvent an so much more.   This is my favorite gun cleaning kit and I've tried many.

Para-Ordnance   Firearms manufacturer of 1911 pistols.

Porta Target   Manufacturer of non-reactive, reactive, electric, and pneumatic targets, ranges, and shoot houses.

Powder Valley   Decent stock availability and prices for primers and powder.

Rec.guns   News group for technical discussion abouts firearms. Has a collection of printable targets.

Remington   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns. Manufactures their own ammunition.

Rifle Shooter   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Rock River Arms   Firearms manufacturer of AR-15 and M1911 pistols.

Rossi   Firearms manufacturer of muzzle loaders, revolvers, rifles and shotguns.

RSR Group   Wholesale distributor of shooting sports merchandise. A good place to find part numbers to order firearms through home-based FFLs.

Ruger   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns.

Savage Arms   Firearms manufacturer of muzzle loaders, rifles and shotguns.

Second Amendment Foundation   Dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms.

Shooting Times   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Shotgun News   Online resource for fans of the all buying, trading and selling firearms newspaper.

Sig Forums   Active board for fans of Sig Sauer.

Sig Sauer   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles.

Smith & Wesson   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, revolvers and rifles.

Soldier of Fortune   Online resource for fans of the magazine.

Southwest Airlines   Travelling instructions with firearms.

Spec-Ops Brand   Manufacturer of field gear, packs, pouches, holsters, slings, sheaths, belts and organizers made with standard mil spec material.

Speer Ammo   Ammunition manufacturer. Brands include Gold Dot and Lawman.

Speer Bullets   Same company as Speer Ammo, just a different web site. Brands include Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, TNT and Grand Slam.

Sport Shooter   Learn about sport shooting, reloading, news about competition matches, and many other things. Oh, don't forget to get your free printable targets.

Springfield Armory   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, M1911s and rifles.

Stag Arms   Firearms manufacturer specializing in the AR-15. They also make a left handed tactical carbine.

Steyr Arms   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles.

Tack Driver   Has a collection of printable targets.

Tactical Defense Institute   Firearms and physical self defense training based in Ohio.

Tactical Innovations Inc.   Suppressor manufacturer and accessories supplier.

Tannerite   Tannerite is something you use to make exploding targets with. It's loud and puts on a show when shot with a rifle.

Tanner's Sport Center  Ignore the sparse website of this Pennsylvania store, this place comes highly recommended from many out of state firearms purchasers.   Great prices and good customer service.

Taurus   Firearms manufacturer of pistols, revolvers and rifles.

The Firing Line   Forum for firearms enthusiasts.

The Gun Source   Retailer for guns and accessories.   They have a very detailed database (with pictures) of most all guns that can be ordered today.

Thompson Center   Firearms manufacturer of muzzle loaders and rifles.

Thunder Ranch   Provides training for individuals and small groups of civilian, corporate, law enforcement or military clients in the acquisition of individual defensive firearms and tactical skills.

Title II   ATF forms hosted online that allow you to input data via their website and in turn get a finalized PDF ready for mailing!   I also host all the PDFs right here.   You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader to type your information into the forms and print them.   If you don't have Acrobat, you can download it right here.

Tommy Gun   Firearms manufacturer of replica Thompson submachine guns, pistols and 1911s, and rifles.

Top Gun Supply   Firearms and accessories supplier.

Tuff Steel   Makes windproof, freestanding, stake-able and stackable shooting stands that are almost impossible to damage. Not availabe in stores.

Ultimate Weapons Systems   Firearms accessories supplier.

Uncle Mike's   Manufacturer of holsters and retail store for gun bags, gun cases, gun care products, barrels, stocks and other firearms accessories.

United Airlines   Travelling instructions with firearms.

Walther   Firearms manufacturer of pistols and rifles.

Weatherby   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns. They also manufacture their own ammunition.

Where to Shoot   Want to know where to practice target shooting, find a safety course or learn how to get started in shooting? Find what you're looking for at a range near you.

Wilson Combat   Firearms manufacturer of M1911s, rifles and shotguns.

Winchester   Firearms manufacturer of rifles and shotguns. They also manufacture their own ammunition. Subsidiary of Fabrique Nationale de Herstal.

Wolfe Publishing   Online resource for the publisher of Handloader, Rifle, and Successful Hunter magazines.