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JHP ammo in a tray June 28, 2019

Jacketed Hollow Point Ammo – JHP Explained

By Emily Deugan No Comments

Getting the most bang for your buck isn’t cheap…pun intended. Jacketed hollow point ammo can cost in the ballpark of…

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Full Metal Jacket 9mm ammo and a pistol with a red dot reflex sight May 29, 2019

Full Metal Jacket Ammo – FMJ Explained

By Emily Deugan No Comments

Full transparency here, I am not a ballistics expert, but I do make it a goal to always be learning.…

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three USPSA targets at a match May 23, 2019

USPSA Scoring – How it Works & How to Calculate

By Caleb No Comments

The United States Practical Shooting Association is the most popular modern action shooting sport based on participation numbers in the…

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March 27, 2019

KeyMod vs. M-LOK

For years, the Picatinny rail was the leader in attaching lights, lasers, foregrips, and other accessories, but it had drawbacks.…

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March 27, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
February 21, 2019

Concealed Carry Leggings Comparison and Review

Women face unique challenges when it comes to carrying a gun and some companies have stepped up to offer alternative…

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February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Self-Defense
January 31, 2019

Picatinny Rails vs. Weaver Rails

Lights, scopes, and foregrips are just a few of the accessories that we commonly mount to our guns, and most…

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Categories Range Training
December 31, 2018

Hammer vs. Striker Fired Pistols

Hammer Fired vs. Striker Fired Handguns For those just beginning their journey into the world of firearms, it’s easy to…

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December 31, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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