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.45 ACP vs. 10mm: Each Has Its Own Advantages

If you want a powerful cartridge with an established track record for your semi-auto handgun, it really comes down to two choices. They’re both great, so I think we can agree that choosing between the 10mm Auto and the .45 ACP can be a difficult proposition. So, why not buy a handgun chambered in each
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5 Dry Pouches to Keep Your Cell Phone Safe Outdoors

These are five of the best cell phone dry pouches that we could find to care for your device in the field and on the water. Eventually, inevitably, your cell phone or other small electronic device is going to be tested by the wet weather, or worse, the depth of a lake, river, or sea.
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9 Best Rifles for Predator and Varmint Hunting

These are nine of the top varmint rifle choices on the market right now. There are a bunch of varmint and predator rifles out there, varying in both price and quality. While many of them will get the job done, having the best possible varmint rifle can really make your life easier regardless of whether
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Man Shoots Swimming Boars From Moving Boat, Stirs Controversy

This video shows some guy wrecking an entire group of wild boars with a pistol from a moving boat. Is this unethical? First of all, you’re not going to see the words hunt, hunter, or hunting used to describe the subjects in this video. Even with the ultra-invasive problem of wild hogs and boars here
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What Are the Main Types of Handguns, and What Are They Best For?

Here are the different types of handguns and their practical purposes. When you’re new to the world of guns, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. This is especially true when talking about the different types of handguns. You have probably heard terms like double-action vs single-action and pistol vs revolver. If you’re confused, don’t
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8 Fun Videos That Show the Lighter Side of Being a Gun Owner

Gun owners with a sense of humor are our favorite kind. Gun owners with a sense of humor… You know, our NRA brothers and sisters who love gun rights, shun the anti-gun nonsense, and live for the Second Amendment. We are the common sense, gun safety approved communities that see self defense as a duty
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SSA Ammunition By Nosler: The Ammo That’s Optimized for MSRs

Designed specifically for use in semi-automatic firearms, SSA Ammunition by Nosler is perfect for hunters and shooters who use modern sporting rifles. As semi-automatic rifles in general (and modern sporting rifles in particular) have become more popular among sportsmen in the United States, the major ammunition companies have recognized the need for a special line of ammo
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Removing All Guns and Hunting Products From 440 More Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods has decided to continue their removal of hunting and firearm departments in even more stores. Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. will eliminate hunting gear and firearms from 440 more stores after their decision to do the same in 125 stores last year. The company has yet to release a list of the
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Self-Defense Ammo Tested in Lucky Gunner Ballistics Test

The results of the Lucky Gunner Ballistics Test provide some very interesting information. The Lucky Gunner Ballistics Test was an extremely detailed experiment that tested the performance of 117 different .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP self-defense loads by shooting them into ballistic gelatin under controlled conditions. Their goal was to provide consumers
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Homemade Howitzer Blows a Hole Through a Building

These guys built a homemade cannon using some interesting scraps. Using the frame of a Ford Model T and the suspension of a John Deere 7700 combine, Scott Welker of Leg Arms made a legitimate, functional cannon. The video, posted on YouTube by Welker Farms Inc, takes on a number of different targets, including the
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