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Pistol-Mounted Red-Dot Sights: Pros and Cons

Adding a red-dot sight to your pistol is a big decision. Know the benefits and...

5 Handling Tips for a Home-Defense Shotgun

When faced with a threat, a home-defense shotgun can be quite the equalizer, but only...

Movie Shotguns: 8 Top Films for Scattergun Fans

Generally, Hollywood portrays shotguns poorly, but some films are better than others. Here are eight...

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Rossi Issues Voluntary Recall for Select Revolvers

If you own a Rossi revolver, check the guns listed in the voluntary-recall notice here...

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Skills Check: The Hostage Presidente Drill

Shooting quickly and accurately is of utmost importance to effective self-defense. Here’s a hostage drill,...

Review: CrossBreed Belly Band Holster

Want a versatile, secure holster option that allows carry in a number of spots around...

Lightweight AR Add-Ons: 2A Armaments Titanium AR-15 Parts

For AR-15 builders looking to shave as much weight as possible from their guns, titanium...

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How to Clean Your Guns: Tips from an Expert

Cleaning firearms is not at the top of the list of fun things to do,...

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Skills Check: Low-Capacity Reloading Drills

Whether it's a tube-fed shotgun, lever-action rifle or a top-fed bolt-action rifle, keeping a low-capacity...

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Dealing With Danger: Desensitization and Decision-Making

Properly desensitizing yourself to things that could be perceived as an active threat allows you...

AR-15 Inspection: 15 Wear & Failure Points to Check

The AR-15, America's most-popular rifle, is still a machine that wears down and fails, occasionally....

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Trigger-Control Tips: Slapping vs. Resetting

The forward movement of the trigger is just as important as the rearward movement. Here...

Snubbie Ballistics: .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum

Is a .357 Magnum fired from a snubnose revolver really no different a standard .38...

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Skills Check: Playing Card Drill

Shooting exercises come in myriad types, so why shouldn’t your targets as well? Here's a...

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Single-Handed Shooting: Why Practice It?

If available evidence suggests that people continue fighting with an injured primary hand, why practice...

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