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September 1, 2022

115 Grain vs. 124 Grain 9mm Ammo: What’s the Difference?

When shopping for 9mm ammo, two bullet weights you’ll commonly see available are 115 grain and 124 grain. If you’re…

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September 1, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
August 18, 2022

What is Plinking?

If you’re a new shooter, you may have heard the term “plinking” floating around and wondered, “what is plinking?” Today…

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August 18, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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August 11, 2022

Parts of a Revolver – Explained

As a revolver shooter, it’s important to know and be able to identify the different parts of a revolver. In…

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August 11, 2022 by Dave Z
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July 27, 2022

How Many Rounds Does a Glock Hold?

There is no doubting Glock’s popularity among new and old handgun shooters. If you’re newer to gun ownership, you may…

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July 27, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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July 14, 2022

Parts of a Pistol – Explained

If you are new to the wide world of handguns, you might not know all the parts of a pistol…

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July 14, 2022 by Dave Z
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June 30, 2022

Types of Rifles

If you’re a rifle novice, it’s time you learned what types of rifles you can buy. We’re not going to…

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June 23, 2022

What is a Forward Assist on an AR-15?

The vast majority of AR-15 pattern rifles feature something called a “forward assist.” An AR-15’s forward assist is positioned just…

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June 23, 2022 by Dave Z
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