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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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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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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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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May 30, 2023January 8, 2023 by Caleb
Categories Self-Defense
December 20, 2022

9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger

When it comes to 9mm cartridges, many shooters don’t know the difference between the 9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger. It’s…

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By Dave Z No Comments

March 13, 2023December 20, 2022 by Dave Z
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
December 12, 2022

What is NATO Ammunition?

If you’ve ever seen “NATO” printed on a box of ammo, you might have wondered what exactly NATO ammunition is.…

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December 12, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
November 4, 2022

Trigger Finger Discipline: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever taken any formal shooting classes, you’ve likely heard of trigger finger discipline. Trigger discipline is one of…

Nov. 04, 2022No comments

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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