.22LR Ammunition Shootout: Two Rifles, 17 Brands

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By Thundervoice The first gun I ever shot was a .22LR rifle. I remember that day well, as my Dad took me to a range when I as about nine and taught me how to...
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I Didn’t Grow Up With Guns: This Is How I Got Started

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By PA Deacon “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand.” When it comes to firearms, training at the range or browsing gun-shows might be the best way...

AK Fever: Century Arms C39V2 Zhukov

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By Troy The first Kalashnikov clone I shot was an imported, Chinese MAK-90 which belonged to a friend. I was shocked by the low recoil and by how accurate I was with it. I came...
Muzzle Loader Pig Hunt

Brisket – A Hunting Story

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By Bloving The following account is based on actual events that occurred in Voca, Texas in 1994. To protect the innocent, the names of the pigs have been changed. The red dust of the Texas hill...

North American Arms Mini Revolver Roundup

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By Anner I wasn’t impressed with the first NAA mini-revolver I fired, a 1-1/8” barreled .22LR model. The useless sights, one-finger grip, and practical accuracy (I see target, I can actually hit target) of a...

Gun Owner Control Laws Aren’t a New Idea

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By BLoving A recent TTAG post touched on the growing movement in Italy to recognize the people’s fundamental human right of self-defense. It was mentioned that gun owner control laws on the continent began in the years between...

A Match Made in Heaven: My Rossi M92 and Ruger Blackhawk

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By Phil LA This is my Rossi Model M92 20” lever action rifle and Ruger Blackhawk 7.5” single-action revolver. Both are stainless steel, chambered for .45 Colt and have become best friends. I don’t know what's...

My First Year in Cowboy Action Shooting

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By Thundervoice Well, the youngins moved on so I had to find something to do with that extra time. For me, it was time to quit dabbling and get serious about shooting. At first, I...
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When Is It OK To Violate The Four Rules?

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By A. Reeder The question came up after reviewing several shooting episodes posted on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter (also some news station videos). In a number of shooting situations, the "good guy" was dealing with...
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Personal Defense Tip: Train Not to Shoot

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By Kevin P. Like a lot of gun owners, I train to shoot. Shoot fast, hit the target. In IDPA, you move, find the target and shoot it. I’m a B+ shot, usually in the...
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Weekend Photo Caption Contest – Win a Ruger Hat

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New Continental Army won last week's contest. This week's sharpest wit will receive a hat courtesy Hornady. Enter your best work in the comments before Sunday midnight to be eligible.

Weekend Photo Caption Contest – Win Black Rifle FN SCAR Coffee

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The winner of last week's contest was DrewR55. This week's winner will receive a package of delicious Black Rifle Company FN SCAR coffee courtesy Black Rifle Company and FN America. Just get your entry...