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2011 vs 1911 May 5, 2022

2011 vs. 1911 – What’s the Difference?

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

The 1911 is an iconic handgun in American history, so it should be no surprise that variations of the pistol…

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hornady critical duty vs. critical defense April 27, 2022

Hornady Critical Duty vs. Critical Defense

By Dave Z No Comments

J.W. Hornady’s goal for his company’s ammunition was always the same: “Ten bullets in the same hole.” But accuracy alone…

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Lead Shot vs. Steel Shot

By Dave Z No Comments

New shotgun shooters often ask what the difference is between lead shot vs. steel shot. Not all shotshells are created…

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March 11, 2022

What to Wear to a Gun Range

Navigating the world of firearms as a new shooter can be intimidating and confusing. One important detail to be prepared…

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March 11, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
March 1, 2022

.38 Special vs .38 Super

It’s not uncommon that we see new shooters mixing up calibers when shopping for ammo. One of the biggest mix-ups…

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March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Dave Z
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
February 17, 2022

Types of Shotguns

Shooters typically refer to shotguns by their bore diameters – e.g. 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge and 410 Bore. But this…

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Categories Range Training Tags shotguns
February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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Categories Competition, Range Training
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