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July 29, 2021

Buckshot vs. Slug – Best Shotgun Shells for Home Defense

Shotguns enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in 2020, thanks in no small part to a global pandemic, civil unrest, and…

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July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by Caleb
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July 22, 2021

Frangible Ammo – What Is It & Why Use It?

What is frangible ammo and why would you buy it? If you’re potentially shooting or training in a close-quarters scenario,…

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July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 by Caleb
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July 15, 2021

22LR for Self Defense: Why It’s A Bad Idea

We’re going to get something out of the way right up front with this article: using a 22LR for self…

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July 15, 2021July 15, 2021 by Caleb
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June 8, 2021

The 4 Best Home Defense Shotguns of 2022

What is the best shotgun for home defense? That’s a great question, and one that gets asked a lot. Shotguns…

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February 8, 2022June 8, 2021 by Caleb
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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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