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SIG P220 Legion — .45 ACP Powerhouse

Tue, 05/24/2022 - 07:30

If a pistol is simply a projectile launcher, then one is about as good as the other. If the pistol…Read More >

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Range Report: CZ P-07 Pistol — Designed for Concealed Carry

Mon, 05/23/2022 - 07:30

CZ recently bought Colt. Can you imagine that? Česká Zbrojovka Uherský Brod (ČZUB) the firearms manufacturer in the Czech Republic,…Read More >

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Rossi’s Fast Handling Model 92 Lever Action Rifle

Sat, 05/21/2022 - 00:00

I grew up in a rural area where many hunters used lever-action rifles. There were a few .30-06 bolt-action rifles,…Read More >

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Mossberg 590 — A Top of the Heap Fighting Shotgun

Fri, 05/20/2022 - 07:30

When it comes to personal defense, only proven, reliable tools are worthwhile. For games and hunting, less reliable, but fast…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: Everyday Carry Means Everyday Awareness

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 07:30

The facts are not in your favor if you don’t consider your everyday carry (EDC) gear and learn to use it well. Of course, your gear should be chosen after more than a 15-minute investigation. Step through the factors the author thinks you need to consider to be prepared on a daily basis.

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Choosing the Right Size Handgun

Wed, 05/18/2022 - 07:30

I left the gun range disappointed in my performance and frustrated that I couldn’t do better. The purpose of the…Read More >

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Shooting 101: Recoil Control and Marksmanship

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 07:30

I began shooting with a .22 revolver, moved up to a .38 Special, and then a .357 Magnum, firing quite…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: Combat Shooting vs. Competitive Shooting

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 07:30

Hours of intense training, trigger time, weapons handling, and fundamentals are but a few of the similarities between combat and competitive shooting; it is also where the similarities end. This insightful article, sheds light on how the two types of shooting are similar but very different.

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Range Report: Springfield Emissary 1911 9mm Commander

Wed, 05/11/2022 - 07:30

Springfield Armory allowed me the gift of testing its new edition of the eye-catching Emissary 1911 before its May 2022…Read More >

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Review: Mossberg 500 Thunder Ranch

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 07:30

Among the most proven types of firearms in the world, and the most popular shotgun type is the pump-action shotgun.…Read More >

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Rock Island AL3.0 .357 Magnum

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 07:30

The handgun under review is a burly and reliable .357 Magnum double-action revolver. A bit of background is necessary. Rock…Read More >

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30 Super Carry Tested! Smith and Wesson Shield Plus

Sat, 05/07/2022 - 00:00

We gun people are a hard crew to win over. Most new items that stir the tried and true are…Read More >

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Colt Python 3″ Barrel — The Short Snake Gun

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 07:30

If there ever comes a time when a revolver such as the Colt Python does not move me, then it…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: Six Safety Tips for Women

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 07:30

Good news! Crime rates are lowering across the country. Despite that, the DOJ reports 99 percent of women will be a victim of crime in her lifetime. Carrying a gun doesn’t make you immune. A huge part of carrying a weapon is avoiding any situation in which you would be forced to use it. As an armed woman, situational awareness is your first line of defense. These six tips are some of the ways in how I go a step above basic situational to make sure I do not become a victim.

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Front Sight, Front Sight — It’s a Gun Thing!

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 07:30

I was running a tactical course and doing my dead level best to put the pumpkin balls from my 1911…Read More >

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Battle of the Beretta: Wilson Combat vs. Langdon Tactical Technology

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 07:30

The Beretta 92 needs little in the way of introduction. It has been in the hands and holsters of soldiers,…Read More >

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Boarbuster — A Classic Lever Gun Updated

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 07:30

In 1886, Winchester introduced a lever-action rifle intended to be stronger and more accurate than any previous lever-action rifle. While…Read More >

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Training Preparation — A Little Range Time Is Not Enough

Sat, 04/30/2022 - 00:00

Before beginning training preparation and practice, there are some things that must be squared away. Among these are research and…Read More >

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The Beretta Px4 Storm Soldiers On

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 07:30

The Beretta Px4 Storm is one of the smoothest operating handguns offered in the defensive handgun arena. Many more handguns…Read More >

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Throwback Thursday: Concealed Carry Choices and Modes

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 07:30

When a new shooter or trainee begins discussing concealed carry, I offer the best advice I am able. One piece…Read More >

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