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snap caps vs. dummy rounds header image showing loose dummy rounds and snap caps September 29, 2022

Snap Caps vs. Dummy Rounds

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

Snap caps and dummy rounds are often used by shooters for dry fire training and for drills on the range.…

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September 22, 2022

M1 Carbine vs. M1 Garand

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To seasoned gun enthusiasts, the differences between the M1 Carbine vs. M1 Garand are probably obvious. However, newer shooters may…

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September 9, 2022

Vortex Venom Red Dot Review

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

When shopping for a red dot to mount on your pistol, you’ll likely come across the Vortex Venom as an…

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September 1, 2022

115 Grain vs. 124 Grain 9mm Ammo: What’s the Difference?

When shopping for 9mm ammo, two bullet weights you’ll commonly see available are 115 grain and 124 grain. If you’re…

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August 18, 2022

What is Plinking?

If you’re a new shooter, you may have heard the term “plinking” floating around and wondered, “what is plinking?” Today…

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August 18, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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August 11, 2022

Parts of a Revolver – Explained

As a revolver shooter, it’s important to know and be able to identify the different parts of a revolver. In…

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August 11, 2022 by Dave Z
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July 27, 2022

How Many Rounds Does a Glock Hold?

There is no doubting Glock’s popularity among new and old handgun shooters. If you’re newer to gun ownership, you may…

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