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March 29, 2023

Revolver Calibers – Rundown on Wheelgun Rounds

There’s a reason revolvers are still a popular choice among shooters — compared to semi-auto pistols, they’re relatively easy to…

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March 29, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
March 3, 2023

Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX Review

The Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX is a round you’ll find in many everyday carry revolvers. Hornady’s…

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March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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February 3, 2023

.38 Special Ammo Types

When selecting rounds for your .38 revolver, there are many different .38 Special ammo types to choose from. Broadly speaking,…

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February 28, 2023February 3, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 20, 2023

1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender

If you’re in the market for a 1911, you may have encountered several different 1911 sizes. Colt’s Government and Commander…

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January 20, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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December 20, 2022

9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger

When it comes to 9mm cartridges, many shooters don’t know the difference between the 9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger. It’s…

Dec. 20, 2022No comments

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By Dave Z No Comments

March 13, 2023December 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
December 12, 2022

What is NATO Ammunition?

If you’ve ever seen “NATO” printed on a box of ammo, you might have wondered what exactly NATO ammunition is.…

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December 12, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 4, 2022

Trigger Finger Discipline: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever taken any formal shooting classes, you’ve likely heard of trigger finger discipline. Trigger discipline is one of…

Nov. 04, 2022No comments

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December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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