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Better Than a Glock?: Live Free Armory AMP 9mm

Mon, 12/05/2022 - 10:54

Glock created the everyman’s gun with its striker-fired polymer-frame pistol. The Glock soared in popularity with the pistol arming the…Read More >

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Self-Defense: From a Wheelchair

Sat, 12/03/2022 - 00:00

Life has a way of dealing unexpected challenges. Whether it be due to age, disease, or a serious accident, you…Read More >

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Carrying a Fixed Blade Knife for EDC — How and Why?

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 07:30

If you’re visiting The Shooter’s Log, you probably already carry some sort of knife on a daily basis. Whether it…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: The 10 Best Guns for Older Shooters

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 07:30

When it comes to guns for older shooters, there are many misconceptions. All are not disabled, but getting old isn’t…Read More >

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Firearm Malfunctions — Hang Fires and Duds

Wed, 11/30/2022 - 08:54

I should start by saying that not all firearm malfunctions are equal. Some malfunctions are relatively minor and can be…Read More >

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Range Report: K12 Sport — Sarsilmaz’s Straight Shooting 9mm

Tue, 11/29/2022 - 07:30

The pistol under review today is among the most enjoyable handguns to fire and handle that I have tested. While…Read More >

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Cyber Week Sale Items — Guns and Ammo!

Sun, 11/27/2022 - 14:31

These specials run all week long during Cyber Week, November 27 through December 3. Stock up now! Springfield Armory HELLCAT…Read More >

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Shooting Vacation: NRA Whittington Center

Sat, 11/26/2022 - 00:00

There’s nothing quite like time spent close to nature. But some locations force a choice between outdoor sports (which can…Read More >

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First Look: Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 Metal

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 00:00

It seems like just a few years ago Smith and Wesson introduced a polymer frame, striker-fired pistol to give Glock…Read More >

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Taurus TX22 — A Favorite for Fun and Practice

Fri, 10/14/2022 - 07:30

Taurus is known for its Millennium Pro series of 9mm pistols designed for concealed or open carry. The original Millennium…Read More >

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How to Carry a Handgun: 5 Carry Positions

Wed, 10/12/2022 - 07:30

When it comes to personal defense some feel the average concealed carry permit holder doesn’t need the same gear as…Read More >

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Popular AR Calibers for Deer Hunting

Tue, 10/11/2022 - 07:30

Fall is just around the corner. School is back in session, evenings are starting to cool down, and that distinct…Read More >

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How to Increase Accuracy — Twist and Keyholing

Mon, 10/10/2022 - 08:15

When a person fires a rifled weapon toward a paper target, the usual result is a ragged round hole in…Read More >

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Which Twist Rate and Ammunition Works Best?

Sat, 10/08/2022 - 00:00

You’ve decided it’s time to build an AR-15 carbine from scratch. Congrats, that’s awesome! Whether it’s your first build or…Read More >

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Video Review: Diamondback DBX57 With Hi-Lux TD-3C Red Dot

Fri, 10/07/2022 - 17:00

Small, sleek, lightweight, and packing a powerful punch, the Diamondback DBX57 is the ideal choice for a truck gun, backpacking,…Read More >

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Personalizing Handguns — There Are Many Like It, but This One Is Mine

Fri, 10/07/2022 - 07:30

As a teenager, I was big into hot rods and custom cars. It only follows that I would also like…Read More >

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Gun Rights Policy Conference 2022

Thu, 10/06/2022 - 07:30

The Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference for 2022 kicked off this past weekend in DFW. There were some great speakers…Read More >

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AR Building and Gunsmithing — Tools of the Trade

Wed, 10/05/2022 - 07:30

The modern sporting rifles that range from the AR-15s and AR-10s, pistol-caliber carbines, and the AK-47 and AK-74 formats are…Read More >

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Review: Savage Model 64 .22 Rimfire Rifle

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 07:30

I have a corner that holds three Savage rifles. (Behind a heavy locked door of course.) One is a stainless…Read More >

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Headspace and Why It Is Important

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 10:07

An important concept called “headspace” is often overlooked and unknown to many shooters who don’t realize how much they don’t…Read More >

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