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September 12, 2019

IDPA Scoring – How Does it Work?

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So you want to shoot your first International Defensive Pistol Association Match, but you don’t know how the scoring works. … Read more

August 27, 2019

USPSA Divisions Explained

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The United States Practical Shooting Association represents the largest action shooting organization in the United States. With 30,000+ members and … Read more

a pistol caliber carbine laying on top of idpa targets

July 8, 2019

Pistol Caliber Carbines in Competition

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Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC for short) are long guns chambered for pistol cartridges – typically 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP … Read more

June 28, 2019

Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo – JHP Explained

Getting the most bang for your buck isn’t cheap…pun intended. Jacketed hollow point ammo can cost in the ballpark of … Read more

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Full Metal Jacket 9mm ammo and a pistol with a red dot reflex sight

May 29, 2019

Full Metal Jacket Ammo – FMJ Explained

Full transparency here, I am not a ballistics expert, but I do make it a goal to always be learning. … Read more

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May 23, 2019

USPSA Scoring – How it Works & How to Calculate

The United States Practical Shooting Association is the most popular modern action shooting sport based on participation numbers in the … Read more

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March 27, 2019

KeyMod vs. M-LOK

For years, the Picatinny rail was the leader in attaching lights, lasers, foregrips, and other accessories, but it had drawbacks. … Read more

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