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1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

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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January 8, 2023

The Best Home Defense Shotguns – 2023 Update

By Caleb No Comments

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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9mm Makarov vs. 9mm Luger

By Dave Z No Comments

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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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
December 5, 2022

.38 S&W vs. 38 Special

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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February 28, 2023December 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
November 18, 2022

What Are Heeled Bullets?

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 18, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories History, Range Training
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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December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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