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December 12, 2022

What is NATO Ammunition?

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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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.38 S&W vs. 38 Special

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

A common caliber mixup among new and seasoned shooters alike is between the .38 S&W vs. .38 Special.  Despite their…

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What Are Heeled Bullets?

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There are many bullet types, like the full metal jacket and jacketed hollow point, but a lesser known type is…

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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…

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December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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October 28, 2022

Clip vs. Magazine – What’s the Difference?

Clip vs. magazine: same thing, right? Well, if you’ve ever made the mistake of mixing up these two terms in…

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January 23, 2023October 28, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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October 20, 2022

What is a Squib Load?

In my years working at an indoor gun range, I saw all sorts of gun malfunctions, one of them being…

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October 20, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
October 13, 2022

Single Action vs. Double Action Revolvers

If you’re new to revolvers, you may be curious about single action vs. double action revolvers.  Single action and double…

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October 13, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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