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Beyond the Basics: Why Continued Firearms Training is Important
The more you train, the better you get. The less you train, the faster your few skills will deteriorate until they are gone. Pray that’s not at the moment you need your gun to defend yourself or someone around you. Instead, equip yourself to succeed by taking advanced firearms classes.
Blackhawk Range Bag & Bag Contents: A Review
A good, sturdy, and properly stocked range bag can save a shooter a ton of headaches and make trips to the range far more trouble-free and enjoyable. The Blackhawk range bag is an excellent choice for the budget-minded shooter.
The Extar EP9 Pistol Caliber Carbine: Extreme Budget Gun
The Extar EP-9 proved to be a fairly well-made, easy-shooting, and reliable weapon. It has some quirks, but overall, I think it’s going to be tough to find a better semi-auto carbine for $500.
Remington R1 Longslide Hunter Review
If you're looking for a well-made hunting handgun, the Remington R1 Longslide Hunter might be just what you need. And really, this gun makes a fantastic addition to any gun collection thanks to its precision and reliable function. Of all the R1s Remington produced over the years, the R1 Longslide Hunter might be their best.
What in the World is .223 Wylde
The .223 Wylde is a great advancement in the world of AR-15s. We are getting a very versatile option for the vast majority of shooters. Plus, Wylde is a great name for a chambering that does it all.
The Volition Repeater: The Unknown Beginnings of Repeating Firearms
The Volition Repeater remains an icon among collectors and manufacturers alike. So much so, in fact, that we've seen a diverse array of new offerings from some big players and rookies alike. New guns from Ruger, Aero Precision, Smith & Wesson, Henry, and Winchester have made it seem like we're experiencing a lever-action renaissance. Could this be the beginning of the same 1850s era-type innovative drive that brought us the Volition Repeater?
Throwing Weight: Comparing 77 grain .223 Factory Ammo
The popular 1:7 twist of modern AR barrels is ideal for stabilizing heavier rounds. Manufacturers are expanding available factory 77-grain offerings, but will some perform better than others?
Finding Your “Why” in Firearms Training
Firearms training is worthwhile to seek out. Most training involves understanding "how" we do something, but do we ever consider "why"? Seeking out the why behind firearms training ultimately drives the purpose behind the action.
Chiappa M1-9: A WWII Clone in 9mm
Did you like the old school M1 carbine famously used by paratroopers in WWII? I did, which is why I noticed the Chiappa Firearms M1-9 Carbine.
Having less than perfect vision sucks, but it can be overcome. Today we have more sights than ever to allow the shooter to hit what they are shooting at.