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Why Would Someone Open Carry A Sub-Compact Pistol?

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Michael in GA posted the following in the comment section . . . Is it counterintuitive to open carry a sub compact pistol? I was at a restaurant for my wife’s birthday with her and...

.38 Special: What I’ve Learned After Over 20,000 Rounds

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I make a habit of counting the number of reloads I make by keeping a tally of primer and bullet boxes. I’m not a hoarder and I don’t keep them, but I am detailed...
The Truth About the AR-15 Carry Handle

The Truth About the AR-15 Carry Handle

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The AR-15 carry handle has long been a subject of controversy. Is it a sight platform, a carry handle, or both? The original ArmaLite M16 design elevated the sights as a result of the...
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Carry Gun Reliability: Is it Really a Big Deal If a Gun is Particular...

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One of the criteria that some in the gun media as well as buyers use to judge a pistol is whether it digests a diverse array of ammunition. Brass case, steel case, multiple brands...

Basic Malfunction Clearing Drill: Learn the Tap, Rack, Bang

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If you have a semi-automatic pistol, you've experienced a stoppage. If you just bought your first, give it time. It will happen. It may be a failure to fire, a failure to feed, a...
The J-Frame Revolver for Deep Cover Concealed Carry...Still

EDC Greatness: The J-Frame Revolver for Deep Cover Concealed Carry…Still

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In today's world, the semi-auto pistol reigns supreme. It seems that in a world with 11+1 micro-compacts, people today often turn their noses up at small-frame revolvers. Make no mistake, small-frame revolvers still have...

The Guide to the History of the M16 Rifle You Never Knew You Needed

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The M16 has a fascinating history in many ways. Its appearance is iconic, and has certainly become part of American culture. It is also a symbol, a microcosm, representing both American ingenuity, blunders...but also...
How to clean a 1911

How to Clean a 1911 Pistol

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The hardest part in cleaning a 1911 for most people is disassembling it. That's more a comment on how easy they are to clean than how difficult they are to take apart. But since a 1911 isn't...

Worried About an Unexpected Knock at the Door? Don’t Open it With a Gun...

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In January, an Alabama man was shot and killed by sheriffs deputies who responded to the wrong address for a shots-fired domestic disturbance call. Prosecutors have just concluded their investigation and will not take...

Concealed is Concealed: How to Dress For Everyday Carry Success

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There is more to carrying a concealed handgun than simply throwing a t-shirt over your rig. You have to change your style of dress and, to a lesser extent, your lifestyle to accommodate your...
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Why Firearm and Self Defense Training are Worth Your Time and Money

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I've written a number of posts on training, including classes that use force-on-force, which elaborated on some of the most effective forms of self-defense training available to civilians today. In response, there always seems...
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Guns for Beginners: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know About Armed Self-Defense

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By Rob Morse The news right now is enough to frighten anyone. I'm hearing Pro-Palestinian protesters say they wanted to kill Jews. I expected that from extremists overseas but I didn't expect to hear it...