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Review: Ruger LC Carbine 5.7×28 — Fast, Slim, and Powerful

Sat, 10/01/2022 - 00:00

Considering the amount of overtime that the Ruger Engineering team has dedicated to product introductions, plus the Marlin acquisition, it…Read More >

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How To: Handgun Manipulation and Clearance Techniques

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 07:30

If the handgun has a malfunction and doesn’t fire or isn’t loaded when expected, the results could be deadly. Speed…Read More >

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Revolver Mania: Rossi’s Affordable 971 and 461 Magnums

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 07:30

Rossi’s affordable magnum revolvers are among the best balanced for all-around concealed carry, home defense, and outdoors use. These revolvers…Read More >

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Hurricane Season: Are You Prepared?

Tue, 09/27/2022 - 07:00

Hurricane Katrina was certainly one of the deadliest storms in recorded history. Katrina’s landfall cost almost 2,000 lives and destroyed…Read More >

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Muzzle Brakes: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Mon, 09/19/2022 - 08:10

When shooting a firearm, one gets to experience Newton’s Third Law of Motion. It states, “For every action, there is…Read More >

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Is the Government Creating Backdoor Gun Registries?

Sat, 09/17/2022 - 00:01

In 1986, the Firearm Owners Protection Act was passed. A key part of the legislation prohibited the federal government from…Read More >

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Girsan MC P35 Match/OPS — A Great Shooting 9mm

Fri, 09/16/2022 - 07:30

The Girsan MC P35 Hi-Power clone has been getting a lot of attention. A faithful copy of the Browning MKII…Read More >

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Review: Rock Island XTM-22 .22 Magnum — A Small Caliber 1911

Wed, 09/14/2022 - 07:30

If you’re a 1911 fan, and want to enjoy shooting something different, you’ll like the Rock Island XTM-22 .22 Magnum…Read More >

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Understanding Shooting With Low or No Light

Tue, 09/13/2022 - 07:30

According to FBI statistics, most lethal encounters take place at night in low or no light, average 3 shots, and…Read More >

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10 Good Concealed Carry Holsters

Mon, 09/12/2022 - 08:50

Choosing a concealed carry holster is an important step. Get the handgun out of the pocket and waistband into a…Read More >

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Guns: How can Hollywood get it so wrong?

Sat, 09/10/2022 - 00:00

With the tragic death on the set of the movie Rust making headlines, a lot of attention was focused on…Read More >

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What Size Handgun Should I Carry?

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 07:30

With modern options, there are hundreds of great handguns on the market. This is great because if one doesn’t work…Read More >

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Review: SIG P210 Carry — Lightweight and Concealable

Wed, 09/07/2022 - 07:30

SIG’s legendary P210 pistol just took a step toward another page in its history. The SIG P210 Carry is the…Read More >

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Range Report: Savage Model 93 .22 Magnum Rifle

Tue, 09/06/2022 - 07:30

The .22 Magnum cartridge was a bright and interesting addition to the rimfire world in 1959. The cartridge is a…Read More >

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Survival Fishing: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Mon, 09/05/2022 - 07:30

The idea of ending up in a survival situation is a deeply scary thought. However, training for one can be…Read More >

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Mentoring With Military Firearms — Training and Teaching

Sat, 09/03/2022 - 00:00

A bit of background. My mother’s younger brother carried an M1 Garand as a member of the 103rd Infantry Division…Read More >

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First Look: Springfield Armory Prodigy 1911

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 07:10

The 1911 platform has obviously had some time to improve upon itself. I’ll let you do the math. However, Springfield…Read More >

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How to: Cleaning Schedules for Handguns, Shotguns, Rifles, and AR-15s

Wed, 08/31/2022 - 07:30

As a gun owner, you know it’s necessary to treat your firearms with respect. It’s critical to take time for…Read More >

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S&W 686 — A Hard-Hitting Magnum Upgrade

Tue, 08/30/2022 - 07:30

I am not one who waxes poetic over the great revolvers of the past. Sure, a Triple Lock or an…Read More >

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How to Train for Concealed Carry — Holsters

Mon, 08/29/2022 - 07:30

There are three primary considerations for selecting a holster that might help you narrow your choices for both method of…Read More >

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