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May 26, 2022

Types of Pistols Explained

There are many different types of pistols available on the market, making it difficult for some new shooters to navigate…

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May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
May 20, 2022

What Are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?

The basic parts of ammunition are the same for rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammo. Knowing how ammo works is an…

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May 20, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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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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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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May 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, History, Range Training
April 14, 2022

Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot

New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…

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March 13, 2023April 14, 2022 by Dave Z
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March 11, 2022

What to Wear to a Gun Range

Navigating the world of firearms as a new shooter can be intimidating and confusing. One important detail to be prepared…

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March 11, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
March 1, 2022

.38 Special vs .38 Super

It’s not uncommon that we see new shooters mixing up calibers when shopping for ammo. One of the biggest mix-ups…

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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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