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Hi-Point Yeet Cannon: The Story Behind This Oddly-Named Firearm

You can blame social media, meme culture, and Hi-Point for this hilarious abomination of a handgun. Back in 2019, Hi-Point proved it didn’t learn the lesson of the internet-naming campaign that resulting in a British scientific research vessel bearing the name: Boaty McBoatface. In this case, the company famous for extremely inexpensive and, let’s face it, […]
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Black Powder Cannon Mouse Trap from 1862 Packs Quite the Punch

This mouse trap from 1862 uses a very clever design. Ever since the dawn of time, humanity has always been trying to build a better mousetrap. After all, we have always had to deal with problem rodents and controlling the population has required people to come up with some rather unique solutions. One thing we […]
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4 Facts About the G43

The G43 was Glock’s first venture into slim-line, single-stack 9mm concealed carry subcompacts. The Glock 43 (G43) was Glock’s first ever single-stack 9mm pistol. It was specifically designed for concealed carry and as a backup duty gun for law enforcement. While it looks similar in dimensions to the Glock 26, the G43 was actually built from the ground up and wasn’t based on […]
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9 High-End Handguns You’ll Be Dreaming About

Need a reason to spend some money? Here’s a list of expensive handguns to drool over. What are guns worth? It’s a question often asked of both online forums and local gun shops alike. You want my personal opinion? A gun in the right situation is priceless. Any gun. Any gun in your possession when […]
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Best Guns for Snakes: 4 Close-Range, Power-Appropriate Picks

A good snake charmer by your side can be a literal lifesaver–here are three great options. When you are in a situation where you have to shoot a potentially threatening venomous snake in the field, you need a gun that handles quickly, is reliable, and is light enough to carry all day. You also want […]
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Revisit Jerry Miculek’s World-Record 10 Shots on 3 Targets in Under 2 Seconds

How fast is this guy’s trigger finger? In the world of competitive shooting, no one is faster than the living legend Jerry Miculek. If you’re not familiar with him, Miculek has been professionally shooting for almost 30 years now and he has multiple World Championships and World Titles to his name. Miculek also holds nearly […]
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The Twin-Barreled Villar Perosa Machine Gun is an Oddity of World War I

The Villar Perosa machine gun is an extremely weird design. Throughout the history of firearms, people have constantly been tinkering and trying to improve designs. During times of war, almost every country comes out with their own innovations. During World War I, the Italians developed the fascinating Villar Perosa light machine gun. This blowback-operated firearm […]
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Vigilance Rifles: What’s Unique About This Emerging Gun Brand?

These purpose-built firearm designs are anything but conventional. Vigilance Rifles Inc. has been designing and producing rifle systems for civilians, law enforcement, and militaries around the world since 1990, priding themselves on quality design, top-notch machining, and precise workmanship. “Our weapons are unique and modern. We are the only rifle company to put accuracy guarantees on all […]
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3 Different Shooters the New Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus is Perfect For

The new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus handgun satisfies a lot of shooters’ needs. If you’re like us, you notice a new gun on the market and immediately ask, “Would I want to own that?” With so many factors involved in answering that, most of which start with the price tag, it’s sometimes difficult […]
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Best Holsters for Women: 3 Choices for Comfort and Security

They’ll never notice you’re packing with these concealed carry holsters for women. With more form-fitting clothing, it’s not so easy for women to strap on an ankle holster, thigh holster or run-of-the-mill leather holster. Sure, garter holsters look good in movies, but these three practical options are your best bet when you’re not sporting an […]
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