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Quick Quips: 5 Facts About Samuel Colt

Samuel Colt is a legend among firearms designers and manufacturers. In fact, he's one of the first people who come to mind when you think about the history of firearms.

40 Years Ago The Back to Vietnam Films Began With Uncommon Valor

Nearly two years before "Rambo: First Blood Part II" saw Sylvester Stallone's John Rambo go to Southeast Asia in search of American Vietnam prisoners of war (POWs), and a year before Chuck Norris did much the same thing in "Missing in Action," another film hit the big screen and became the first of the 'Back to Vietnam' stories that were to follow.

Atomic Heart — An Alternative History of the Soviet Union

Atomic Heart is very much a Bioshock-style shooter, and that's perfectly fine with me. It doesn't seem like we are getting a new Bioshock anytime soon. It's got a great story with a small but interesting upgradeable arsenal. And, you get Charles, your super-powered AI glove.

Competing in 2-Gun with A Suppressed Rifle

Competing with a suppressed rifle creates the most comfortable shooting experience and protects your hearing in the long run. Here's a look at Hunter's setup for the 2022 PCSL 2 Gun Championship.

New Shooter Series: A Handy Guide To Buying Your First Gun

Your visit to a local gun store as a newer shooter to acquire a gun should be a pleasant, fun experience, not a stressful, overwhelming one. Here are some ways to prepare in advance to make a choice that is best for you.

Black Belt for Firearms Trainers

Demand for firearms instructors is increasing, but are the standards to become one thorough enough? Let's take a look at how the martial arts raise up their trainers.

Women’s History Month: Civil War heroes Dr. Mary Walker and Sarah Edmonds

March is Women's History Month, and we're kicking it off with two extraordinary women from the Civil War. Dr. Mary Walker and Sarah Edmonds bravely served during the war as soldiers and spies.

30-30 Winchester: An All-American Hunting Cartridge

The 30-30 Winchester is the bumblebee of hunting rounds. The bumblebee, with its huge body and tiny wings, should not be able to fly—yet it does. While there are some compelling reasons to pass on the round, there are still plenty of reasons to opt for it.

North Hollywood Shootout: 44 Minutes That Changed Law Enforcement

On February 28, 1997, the North Hollywood Shootout left its indelible mark on law enforcement and tactics. Here's the story.

Frank Hamer’s Hammers – The Legendary Lawman and his Firearms

Frank Hamer was a lawman to his core, and the Bonnie and Clyde ambush was really a small bump in an epic life. Today we're looking at Frank Hamer and his guns in detail.