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March 5, 2020

How to Sight In a Red Dot Optic

Thanks to the explosive growth of USPSA and Steel Challenge divisions like Open and, more recently, Carry Optics, many shooters…

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March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 27, 2020

What is Steel Core Ammo?

You might have heard the term “steel core ammo” at the range before. But what exactly is steel core ammo…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 by Dave Z
what is steel core ammo
Categories Range Training
February 6, 2020

Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammo

New firearms owners have probably seen and heard references made to two different types of ammunition: rimfire vs. centerfire. Keep…

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October 9, 2024February 6, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Range Training
January 16, 2020

What is a Ported Barrel?

A muzzle brake, or compensator, is a device that redirects propellant gases in order to reduce muzzle flip. It was…

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By Dave Z No Comments

February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense Tags ported barrels
January 9, 2020

.38 Super vs. 9mm – History and Uses

I hope you’re ready for 1,000 words of unrestrained gun nerdery. In this article we’re going to examine a question…

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December 6, 2023January 9, 2020 by Caleb
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
December 3, 2019

Single Stack vs. Double Stack

As Americans, knowing the difference between a single stack vs. double stack is important in two situations. If someone is…

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By Dave Z No Comments

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 14, 2019

Trigger Warning: Trigger Finger Placement

If you’ve ever taken a pistol marksmanship class, especially one based on an NRA curriculum or some kind of basic…

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By Caleb No Comments

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by Caleb
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