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Last year I put together a clone of the 9mm Colt Model 635 SMG. I used an H&R lower half, Mayhem Machine Nuke Upper, Rock River barrel and some other odds and ends, including B5 Systems stocks. I SBR’d it and it’s become one of my favorite shooters. It has a cool 80’s retro vibe, ... Read more

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by Lee Williams  Duels were once commonplace in Cuba. Political opponents fought each other with pistols or swords up until the 1940s. University students and others who were politically active carried handguns for self-defense. Back then, there was a different tradition about firearms, one expert says.  “But from when Fidel Castro came to power in ... Read more

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With leftist states in a frenzy, introducing new measures to infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans, it should come as no surprise that New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is throwing his state’s hat in the ring in the race to become the country’s biggest dumpster fire. Murphy’s new proposal to tax a ... Read more

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A new measure before the U.S. Congress is designed to enhance safeguards for protected firearm trace data, which the weaponized Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) misused under the Biden Administration. The 2003 Tiahrt Amendment prohibits the release of firearm trace data to anyone other than law enforcement or prosecutors investigating a crime. ... Read more

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For many firearm enthusiasts and professionals who use suppressors, the phenomenon known as “first round pop” (FRP) is a familiar but often misunderstood occurrence. This effect, where the initial shot through a suppressor is noticeably louder than subsequent shots, can be frustrating for shooters seeking consistent sound suppression. Understanding the science behind FRP can help ... Read more

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Precision, speed, and reliable data are the foundations of effective training for competitive shooters, professional trainers, and shooting enthusiasts.  Shooter’s Global has stormed into the market with three dynamic tools that promise to elevate your marksmanship to new heights: the SG Timer 2, SG Timer Go, and SG Pulse Electronic Level. SG Timer 2: Premium ... Read more

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If you’re anything like me, you might agree that the early GWOT era had a timeless and unique aesthetic flair that rivals any other period in our military’s history. Far from being skin deep, the weapons of the era matched old-school machining with rapidly progressing technology to produce weapons and gear that are simply iconic. ... Read more

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Anyone who knows me knows this is a subject near and dear to my heart, whether you’ve had to endure my constant complaints about tinnitus in both my ears or have had the experience of saying something to me over and over while I keep asking you to repeat yourself as I struggle over the ... Read more

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Last year, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and other plaintiffs won a court victory over the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unconstitutional final rule redefining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. The rule, pushed under the Biden Administration, was one more attempt to bring the country closer to so-called ... Read more

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Griffin Armament is known for making quality suppressors, solid-performing AR-15s, and well-thought-out accessories, including their low-profile M2 folding iron sights that I’ve used for years with great success. What we don’t know them for, however, are optics, but we should. When Griffin Armament released Micro T2 mount prisms in 1x and 3x late last year, ... Read more

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Smith & Wesson announced the release of the new CSX E-Series 9mm pistols. The CSX E-Series are micro-compact pistols with aluminum alloy frames. Smith first released the CSX in 2022, and they’ve had a bunch of changes since then, bringing us to the latest E-Series. The CSX E-Series The new CSX E-Series guns are available ... Read more

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The Woodland Camo pattern holds a special place in my heart.  It was the pattern issued to me during my time in the Marine Corps, and every time I see it, it brings back memories of early morning formations, the smell of diesel fuel in the air, and the camaraderie of some of the best ... Read more

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A group of anti-gun U.S. Senators has introduced a measure that would outlaw firearm magazines that could hold more than 10 rounds and authorize a so-called “buyback” program to confiscate magazines holding more rounds. The so-called Keep Americans Safe Act, introduced in both the House and Senate, would prohibit the sale or transfer of magazines ... Read more

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It should come as no surprise that Rhode Island gun control advocates have been pushing for an “assault weapon” ban for years, as the smallest state in the Union takes up the challenge from larger dumpster fires like California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Colorado in a competition to see which territory is truly ... Read more

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SHIELD Sights just announced the release of the new OMSsc Sub Compact Red Dot Sight. There are a lot of red dot sights on the market now, but you know as soon as you look at it that the OMSsc is something a little different. It’s the first “transparent roof” red dot sight on the ... Read more

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The new S&W Bodyguard has earned its “2.0” status. To put it bluntly… the original 6-shot Bodyguard .380 left much to be desired. The new 2.0 version fixes what was wrong with its predecessor. The older one was stubby, slick and had a trigger that made you want to say wirty dirds. The sights sucked, ... Read more

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For the past several years, various states have been passing Stand Your Ground laws to protect their citizens’ right to self-defense. Most of these laws have one thing in common: If someone breaks into your home and attacks you, they do away with the duty to retreat before using deadly force to stop an attack. ... Read more

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While legislators in many states continue to introduce measures that will further infringe on the rights of their citizenry, other states, like Wyoming, continue to move more to the freedom end of the scale. Already one of the freest states concerning Second Amendment rights, Equality State lawmakers have now effectively done away with so-called “gun-free ... Read more

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Now that we live in a post-handgun-stopping power world, I’ve opened my eyes to a variety of cartridges that have fallen out of favor or never been taken seriously for self-defense. A handgun projectile does one type of damage, direct contact with flesh, and admittedly, a larger bullet can create more damage, but it isn’t ... Read more

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Primary Arms (PA) has a vibrant optics line with a good reputation. They’re coming on strong for 2025 with a bunch of new releases starting with the PLx HTX-1 red dot sight. Not only does it have some great specs, but its also PA’s first American made optic, something that isn’t so common in the ... Read more

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