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April 1, 2021

Best Shower Guns: A Definitive List

The internet was taken by storm in early 2020 when a man defended himself from a home invasion while in…

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April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 by Caleb
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November 9, 2020

How to Clean A Revolver

“Revolvers are more reliable than semi-automatics.” That’s a saying I grew up with thanks to an old coffee table book…

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November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Caleb
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November 9, 2020

Soft Point Bullets – What Are They?

You’ll often see soft point bullets available when shopping for ammo. What are they and when should you use them?…

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November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Caleb
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
October 7, 2020

How to Carry A Gun While Backpacking

Hiking and backpacking are great ways to get exercise, fresh air, and get out into the natural beauty this country…

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October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 by Caleb
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April 16, 2020

Best Revolver Speedloader for Concealed Carry

I’d like to think that revolvers are having a bit of a resurgence right now, but if I’m honest that’s…

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April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by Caleb
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February 13, 2020

Hammerless Revolvers

I could have started this article off with a cheap MC Hammer joke about stopping to the read this because…

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February 13, 2020February 13, 2020 by Caleb
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Categories Self-Defense Tags hammerless revolvers, revolvers
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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February 13, 2020January 16, 2020 by Dave Z
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