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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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By John Holbrook No Comments

February 6, 2020February 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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By Caleb No Comments

January 9, 2020January 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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Categories Range Training
October 10, 2019

How to Hold A Pistol – Demonstrating Proper Pistol Grip

There are four things every male on this earth thinks he knows how to do well: drive a car, throw…

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By Caleb No Comments

June 1, 2021October 10, 2019 by Caleb
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
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
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