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May 13, 2022

Vortex Venom vs. Viper

Shooters shopping for an affordable and reliable red dot optic often find themselves comparing the Vortex Venom vs Viper red…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

May 13, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
May 5, 2022

2011 vs. 1911 – What’s the Difference?

The 1911 is an iconic handgun in American history, so it should be no surprise that variations of the pistol…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

May 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, History, Range Training
February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
January 6, 2022

Best Pistol Red Dot Sights

Mounting red dot sights to a pistol slide isn’t a new trend, but in the past few years has become…

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By Caleb No Comments

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Caleb
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
December 22, 2021

Red Dot Sights for AR-15 Rifles

Red dot sights for AR-15 rifles are extremely popular among shooters. A lot of gun owners, myself included, have used…

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By Caleb No Comments

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
September 9, 2021

What is a Bull Barrel?

“What is a bull barrel?” I’d like to say that I remembered the first time I read the words “bull…

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By Caleb No Comments

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Competition, Range Training
September 7, 2021

Steel Challenge: A Beginner’s Guide

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is a fun and simple practical shooting sport to try as a beginner. While…

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By John Holbrook No Comments

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by John Holbrook
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