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Defensive Shooting: A Quickly Diminishing Skill

You've taken some training classes? Shot well in your last club competition? Good! But don't...

Building vs. Buying an AR-15

Whether you're looking for your first AR-15 or building your tenth, it's still worth asking...

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Skills Check: Three-Stage Security Drill

Here are some drills for security personnel and anyone else looking to sharpen their skills...

Good Triggers: A Must-Have for Self-Defense Guns

So, you've got a solid self-defense gun for concealed-carry and home defense. What should you...

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Pros and Cons of Ankle Carry

Richard Mann examines the basics of using an ankle holster for concealed carry and talks...

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Short vs. Short-Reset Triggers: What's the Difference?

SIG Sauer offers both short and short-reset triggers in its Classic Line of handguns. What's...

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Overcoming Threat-Fixation & Tunnel Vision

Fixation on a threat is natural, but it needs to be overcome immediately to survive...

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Self-Defense Training: Clearing Hurdles & Obstacles

If you’re nervous about taking a self-defense class, here are some ways to allay your...

Scout-Rifle Build: Robar Ruger American Scout

After Ruger improved on its affordable American Rifle, SI Field Editor Ed Head aimed to...

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What Women Want in Guns & Firearm Training

Women are joining the ranks of shooters in ever-increasing numbers, but what can be done...

The Return of the Pistol-Caliber Carbine

The pistol-caliber carbine market is hot right now, but Sheriff Jim reports that this is...

224 Valkyrie Handloading: Working With Different Barrel Twist Rates

To combat the finicky nature of our 224 Valkyrie handloads, we decided to try using...

Surviving a Gunfight: Go Back to Basics

While more than a century has passed since the days of the Wild West, there...

3 Reasons to Consider the Shotgun for Home Defense

AR-15 rifles are becoming popular home-defense options, but don't forget about the trusty and relatively...

Shooting Drills With the CTS DIY Plate Rack

For years, steel plate racks have been large, expensive target setups out of the reach...

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