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Surviving a Gunfight: Tips for Preparation & Problem-Solving

How can you expect the unexpected in a gunfight and survive? Sheriff Jim has a...

Defensive Decisions: Making & Modifying Personal-Protection Plans

Making split-second decisions is critical in life, but especially so in life-threatening situations.

Training & Practice: You Need Both to Build Self-Defense Skills

Think training and practicing are the same thing? Not so, says Sheriff Jim. Here's why...

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Barrel Twist Rates: Can They Impact Bullet Expansion?

Do barrel twist rates do more than just make a bullet accurate? The experience of...

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Self-Defense Strategies: Using a Knife or Pistol With One Hand

In a defensive scenario, your support hand may not be available for fighting. Whether you...

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Muzzle-Energy Math: Comparing Shotgun Gauges for Home Defense

We were told there would be no math involved, but here it is.

Building a Lightweight AR-10 on a Budget

Can you have both lightness and affordability in an AR-10? We worked out what was...

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Top 5 Skills-Check Drills of 2018

Want to build your shooting skills? Check out our most-popular Skills Check articles of the...

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Skills Check: El Presidente Drill

Jeff Cooper's legendary El Presidente drill is a great way to build accuracy, power and...

A Need for Speed: Rise and Fall of the Bottlenecked Pistol Cartridge

The trend of bottlenecked pistol cartridges has ebbed and flowed over the last century. Where...

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Prepping a Personal-Defense Kit: My Flyweight Travel EDC

With a unique background in executive protection and private intelligence, Matthew Allen walks us through...

Scope-Mounting Basics: Tools & Tactics for Sight-In Success

Are you mounting all of your rifle scopes properly? Here's how to make sure your...

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Magazine Maintenance Tips: Cleaning, Inspection & Function-Testing

Regular inspection and maintenance of your pistol magazines will greatly prolong the service life of...

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Trigger Technique: Understanding the Basics

No matter what handgun you're shooting, you won't be able to use it well without...

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Handgun Suppressors: Pros & Cons to Consider Before Buying

A suppressor is an increasingly popular accessory for a handgun, but is still a big...

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