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Here’s the Best .40 S&W Self-Defense Ammo

These are our top five choices for .40 S&W self-defense ammo. Just like with the .38 Special, 9mm Luger and .45 ACP cartridges, there are a lot of .40 S&W self-defense loads to pick from. In fact, there are so many choices that it can be really tough to separate the good from the bad. Remember, you’re literally
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Balios Lite Gen 2 AR Pistol Review
The Balios Lite Gen 2 AR Pistol is exceptional for tactical performance. The lightweight, maneuverable platform is perfect for short and mid range shooting. Hitting targets on the move with accuracy and limited recoil gives […]
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Sunday Gunday: 6 Reasons .38 Special is a Perfect Self-Defense Cartridge

The .38 Special cartridge is more relevant today than any other time in history. Throughout history, .38 Special has been a popular cartridge for revolver shooters. If you’re looking for a self-defense revolver, the .38 Special is one of the best ways to go. What’s so special about the .38? Well, it came to be
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What’s Behind the Question of Air Guns for Big Game Hunting?

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW States like Texas are deciding to allow air guns for big game hunting. Should they do it? Using air guns for big game hunting isn’t new, even in law books of certain states across the country. About a dozen states allow for deer and other big game to be taken with
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Alien Gear Review: ShapeShift Hook & Loop Holster

Here’s a close look at Alien Gear’s new ShapeShift Hook & Loop Holster. Sometimes “concealed” needs to mean “within easy reach.” Alien Gear Holsters was well aware of this, and applied a solution in the form of the new ShapeShift Hook & Loop Holster. Alien Gear’s Hook & Loop Holster is technically an Expansion Kit
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Feed Your .22 With These 7 Great Ammo Buys

Summer is for plinking with .22s; it’s America’s favorite pastime. What caliber is fun for the whole family to shoot? That would be the famous .22 rimfire cartridge. Low recoil and low noise make the .22 a fine choice for target shooting. The .22 ammo shortage we heard of years back is now history, and
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We Test Out the Triumph Systems Splatter Targets

Ever get tired of shooting those plain paper targets? Punching holes in paper can sometimes be very mundane. However, we were fortunate enough to try out Triumph Systems Splatter Targets. We’ve all been at the gun range shooting little holes through a cheaply made paper target. Where are we even hitting on the target? How
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How to Get Over Being Nervous About Concealed Carry

Here is what to do to get over being nervous about concealed carry. More and more people are taking responsibility for their own safety by getting a concealed carry permit these days. But carrying a loaded firearm on your person can be a nerve-racking experience to anyone who’s never done it before. It’s OK, though. It’s
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Here’s the Best .38 Special Ammo for Self-Defense

These are our top five choices for .38 Special self-defense ammo. Just like with the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP cartridges, there are a bunch of .38 Special ammo choices out there that are marketed as self-defense loads. While many of them are indeed very good in that role, sorting the good from the bad
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Range Time With the New Triumph Systems Reactive Targets

Ever wish the targets you shot at gave instant feedback? Shot after shot, there are times when targets just don’t give us the results we are looking for. I wanted to spice things up a bit, and tried out some Triumph Systems Reactive Targets. They promised to give target shooting a whole new level of
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