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April 21, 2023

Best Pistol Brands

Nearly every experienced shooter has an opinion on what the best pistol brands are. During my years working at gun…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

April 24, 2023April 21, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
April 7, 2023

.38 Special vs. 9mm – Caliber Comparison

It’s hard not to compare the .38 Special vs. 9mm. Both cartridges have had years of popularity for self defense,…

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April 7, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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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Categories Self-Defense
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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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

November 28, 2023January 20, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 8, 2023

The Best Home Defense Shotguns – 2023 Update

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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By Caleb No Comments

May 30, 2023January 8, 2023 by Caleb
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