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Review: Heckler & Koch HK416 .22 Pistol — The Tactical Plinker

Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:58

The HK416 .22 LR is a Heckler & Koch firearm with the look and feel of the HK416 used by…Read More >

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Armed Self-Defense: The Personal and Legal Risks

Tue, 10/31/2023 - 09:43

A mule is an animal with long funny ears who kicks up at anything he hears. Do you want to…Read More >

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What to Get Your Favorite Deer Hunter

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 09:37

Deer hunters, at their core, are pretty simple… dedicated to the point of fanaticism in some cases, but simple. If…Read More >

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What Does Gun Control Really Do?

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 12:05

A tragedy, a senseless murder streak by a mentally ill person. At the time of this writing, little more than…Read More >

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Top Guns I Would Use in Horror Movies

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 08:00

Being a big fan of both firearms and horror movies, I often find myself daydreaming about what guns I would…Read More >

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The 4 Greatest Rifles of WWI

Wed, 10/25/2023 - 08:00

The bolt action was a new invention in 1841 when the Dreyse needle gun was first introduced. It allowed the…Read More >

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SAR9 X Platinum — 19 Rounds of Style and Function

Tue, 10/24/2023 - 08:00

In a market dominated by black, plastic pistols, the SAR9 X Platinum stands out. The platinum finish is dynamite, but…Read More >

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KelTec Metal P15: Class, Style, and More!

Mon, 10/23/2023 - 07:45

I have always had the greatest respect for KelTec firearms. Affordable and useful, there is nothing quite like KelTec. In…Read More >

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Ported Performance: Recoil Reduction with Ported Barrels and Compensators

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 08:00

Some firearm trends come and go. Ported barrels and compensators are one of them. They’re currently on the rise again,…Read More >

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Cartridges: Neck Resizing vs. Full-Length Resizing

Wed, 10/18/2023 - 08:00

When I was young and new to varmint hunting, I was lucky to fall in with an older, more experienced…Read More >

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Ruger Lite Rack LCP II .22 LR — Pocket Guns

Tue, 10/17/2023 - 08:00

People like itty-bitty sized guns. The idea of a gun you can stick in your pocket and take anywhere, while…Read More >

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Selecting and Setting Up the Best Rifle for Home Defense

Mon, 10/16/2023 - 13:37

In this report, I am covering rifles for home defense. While the AR-15 type of rifle is easily the most…Read More >

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The “Best” First Gun — Hi-Point Firearms

Fri, 10/13/2023 - 23:21

It’s estimated that in the U.S., over 12 million guns were purchased from January through July of 2020. That includes…Read More >

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The Importance of Zeroing Your Gun’s Sights

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 13:57

Regardless the type of firearm used or the model of the sight on it, that sight must be adjusted. It…Read More >

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Review: Heckler & Koch VP9 — Leading the Pack

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 08:30

Ask any shooting professional in disciplines such as military, police, mercenary, security, or competition to name their top five choices…Read More >

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Bergara’s BXR 22 — The Class Act of .22 Self-Loaders

Mon, 10/09/2023 - 12:41

Bergara’s BXR 22 stood out from across the gun rack as soon as it caught my eye. Modern, classy, and…Read More >

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Why You Should EDC a Spare Magazine… or Two!

Fri, 10/06/2023 - 08:30

Phone, keys, wallet, and hopefully your pistol… right? If we are dedicated to everyday carry (EDC), we have a list…Read More >

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The Best Pistol of All Time: The 1911

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:37

Whether you love it or hate it, not many guns stir as much emotion and controversy as the 1911 does…Read More >

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KelTec P17 .22 LR — Not Another “Me Too” Gun

Tue, 10/03/2023 - 12:48

KelTec cannot be accused of making “me too” guns. Its designs are always unique, sometimes even futuristic looking. When it…Read More >

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The 5.7x28mm Cartridge: Facts and Foibles

Mon, 10/02/2023 - 12:01

Experimentation is a good thing. But then tinkeritis — fixing what isn’t broke until it is broken — is a…Read More >

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