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The Fascinating Meaning Behind the Term “Duffle Cut” in Military Surplus Rifles

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Duffle Cut

Have you ever heard the term “duffle cut?” The gun world has many different inside terms that sound like complete gibberish to an outsider unfamiliar with firearms. Some of them are more obscure than others. For instance, have you ever heard the term “duffle cut?” This is a term that dates to World War I

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Hunter Narrowly Escapes Charging Grizzly Bear

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charging grizzly bear

Pulling up on a charging grizzly is a split-second decision.  Justin Souza found himself in a sticky situation while elk hunting in Montana. In a remarkable video, you can see a grizzly bear charge for just a second before he drops his phone. As the camera keeps recording from the ground, you can hear the powerful

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The X12 Taser Shotgun, a Gun Experiment That Never Quite Took Off


Taser X12 XREP Shotgun

This interesting Taser shotgun is not technically considered a firearm. In the long and storied history of firearms, people have tried many grand experiments with the technology while attempting to create a more efficient weapon. Many gun manufacturers have tinkered with the idea of less-than-lethal firearms for law enforcement agencies. In 2008, Taser worked side

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Dash Cam Captures the Terrifying Moment an IED Flips Vehicle Full of Troops in Afghanistan

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IED

This failed IED attack is terrifying to witness. Our proud servicemen and women serving over seas have a stressful job. They just never know when someone is going to try and ambush them. One of the more terrifying ambush methods deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan is the use of improvised explosive devices or IEDs. In

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