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December 22, 2021

Red Dot Sights for AR-15 Rifles

Red dot sights for AR-15 rifles are extremely popular among shooters. A lot of gun owners, myself included, have used…

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December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
December 2, 2021

Ruger SP101 vs. GP100: Revolver Comparison

Ruger started making revolvers in the 1970’s when they introduced the Six-series. Today they make two of the most popular…

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December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 24, 2021

.223 vs. .308 Caliber Comparison

As I write this, I’m trying to imagine what would possess someone to type .223 vs .308 into Google. The…

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By Dave Z No Comments

December 3, 2021November 24, 2021 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
October 28, 2021

Home Defense Tactics: Tips For Home Defense

Having a firearm and being able to use a gun are part of defending your home. But when it comes…

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November 2, 2021October 28, 2021 by Dave Z
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Categories Self-Defense
September 30, 2021

Stopping Power – What You Need to Know

“Stopping power” is one of the most bandied around phrases in the corners of the gun internet. Rarely do you…

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September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 by Caleb
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Categories Self-Defense
September 23, 2021

Fiber Optic vs. Tritium Sights – What’s the Difference & Which is Better?

You may wonder which type of sights you ought to add to your handgun. The debate over fiber optic sights…

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September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by Dave Z
Categories Self-Defense
August 19, 2021

.380 vs. 38 Special – What’s the Difference & Which is Better?

Concealed carry is more popular than ever. People are buying guns for personal defense faster than ever before, and ammo…

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August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by Caleb
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