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45 acp vs 45 auto hero image October 6, 2022

.45 ACP vs. .45 Auto Explained

By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

When ammo shopping as a new shooter, cartridge names can get a little confusing. One question we often see is…

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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

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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

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 9, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
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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March 13, 2023September 1, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
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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