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December 1, 2023

Glock vs. 1911

If you’re considering purchasing your first handgun – or your hundredth handgun, since you are presumably American and therefore able…

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By Dave Z No Comments

December 1, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 14, 2023

Best Pistol Red Dot Sights

Mounting red dot sights to a pistol slide isn’t a new trend, but in the past few years has become…

Nov. 14, 2023No comments

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By Caleb No Comments

November 15, 2023November 14, 2023 by Caleb
Categories Competition, Range Training, Self-Defense
October 25, 2023

Best Concealed Carry Revolvers – The Top 4 Defensive Revolvers

If you have an affinity for wheelguns, you may have wondered what the best concealed carry revolver is. On the…

Oct. 25, 2023No comments

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By Caleb No Comments

October 26, 2023October 25, 2023 by Caleb
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Categories Self-Defense
September 22, 2023

What Does a Pistol Compensator Do?

If you’ve ever been to a public range, you’ve likely seen someone with a pistol compensator mounted on their handgun.…

Sep. 22, 2023No comments

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By Dave Z No Comments

September 22, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
September 15, 2023

What is Ball Ammo?

The first time you hear of “ball ammo,” you might assume it’s the less-lethal rubber ball shotgun shells riot police…

Sep. 15, 2023No comments

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By Dave Z No Comments

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
September 8, 2023

SKS vs. AK-47 – Rifle Rundown

If you’ve ever browsed your local gun shop or gun show, you’ve likely come across two examples of Soviet firepower:…

Sep. 08, 2023No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

September 8, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories History, Range Training, Self-Defense
August 25, 2023

Handgun Sizes Explained

When choosing a gun for concealed carry, you’ll want to consider the different handgun sizes available. Pistols come in several…

Aug. 25, 2023No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

August 27, 2023August 25, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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