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July 8, 2019

Pistol Caliber Carbines in Competition

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

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

July 8, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, Range Training
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…

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By Emily Deugan No Comments

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 by Emily Deugan
JHP ammo in a tray
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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.…

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By Emily Deugan No Comments

June 13, 2019May 29, 2019 by Emily Deugan
Full Metal Jacket 9mm ammo and a pistol with a red dot reflex sight
Categories Competition, Range Training
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.…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

September 21, 2022March 27, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
January 31, 2019

Picatinny Rails vs. Weaver Rails

Lights, scopes, and foregrips are just a few of the accessories that we commonly mount to our guns, and most…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

April 19, 2023January 31, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training
December 31, 2018

Hammer vs. Striker Fired Pistols

Hammer Fired vs. Striker Fired Handguns For those just beginning their journey into the world of firearms, it’s easy to…

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December 31, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
December 3, 2018

Shooting Practice: How to Target Practice Effectively

Getting some target practice time at the range can be tough. It can be overwhelming to juggle schedules, ammo budgets,…

Dec. 03, 20181 comment

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By Annette Evans 1 Comment

May 10, 2021December 3, 2018 by Annette Evans
pistol shooting practice strategies
Categories Range Training 1 Comment
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