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June 3, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Review

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a small and versatile .22LR pistol built to fill a variety of needs.…

Jun. 03, 2022No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

November 29, 2023June 3, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, Range Training
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
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…

Sep. 09, 2021No comments

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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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