<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>B&amp;S Defense Blog</title><description>Straightforward firearm buying guides from B&amp;S Defense. How to choose a home-defense handgun, how FFL transfers work, and how to pick your first rifle.</description><link>https://blog.bsdefense.net/</link><item><title>How to Choose a Home-Defense Handgun: A Practical Buyer&apos;s Guide</title><link>https://blog.bsdefense.net/guides/home-defense-handgun-buyers-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.bsdefense.net/guides/home-defense-handgun-buyers-guide/</guid><description>A clear, no-pressure guide to choosing a home-defense handgun: caliber, capacity, reliability, fit, and the proven platforms worth a look.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Handguns</category></item><item><title>How FFL Transfers Work When You Buy a Firearm Online</title><link>https://blog.bsdefense.net/articles/how-ffl-transfers-work/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.bsdefense.net/articles/how-ffl-transfers-work/</guid><description>Bought a gun online? It ships to a licensed dealer near you, not your door. Here is how an FFL transfer works, step by step, and what to bring.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Buying Online</category></item><item><title>How to Choose Your First Rifle: A Buyer&apos;s Guide</title><link>https://blog.bsdefense.net/guides/choosing-your-first-rifle/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://blog.bsdefense.net/guides/choosing-your-first-rifle/</guid><description>New to rifles? Start with what you want it to do. A practical guide to action types, calibers, fit, and the one factor that decides what you can buy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Rifles</category></item></channel></rss>