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Best Caliber for Deer Hunting

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WHY AREN’T YOU HUNTING DEER!? They’re everywhere! They’re made of delicious ingredients, and you can hang their antlers on your…

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Shooting shooting El Presidente shooting drill August 20, 2026

El Presidente Shooting Drill

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It’s tempting when writing about El Presidente, one of the most famous drills in the history of pistol shooting, to…

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Gun Control Act of 1968

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Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Gun Control Act (GCA) into law on October 22nd, 1968. Its chief function is to…

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July 9, 2026

Brass Enclosed Base Bullets

Shooters and workers at indoor ranges face a significant but manageable problem: exposure to airborne lead. Unlike outdoor ranges, where…

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June 25, 2026

Best 380 ACP Ammo for the Range

380 ACP. 380 Auto. 9mm Browning. 9mm Corto. 9mm Kurz. 9mm Short. Call the semi-automatic pistol cartridge whatever you like!…

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June 25, 2026 by Dave Z
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June 2, 2026

Best 12 Gauge Ammo for Defense

Any 12 Gauge shotgun shell is capable of neutralizing a threat. A #9 shot skeet load? Guaranteed KO with good…

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April 15, 2026

The FAST Drill

Draw. Two shots to a 3×5 card head box, reload from slide lock and send four shots into an 8…

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April 15, 2026 by Caleb
Competitive shooter waits to start the Fast Drill.
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