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Shotgun Trigger Jobs: Products & Tips

If you’re disappointed with the trigger on your shotgun, there are steps that can be...

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Large-Bore Love Affair: Why I Enjoy Big Bullets in Little Guns

Little guns and big cartridges are a contradictory—and irresistible—combination. Here's the back story on our...

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Self-Defense Against a Knife: Tips & Tactics From an Expert

If you think having a gun means you’ll definitely win in a fight against a...

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Range-Ready Steel: Choosing Safe & Durable Targets

All steel targets are not created equal. When it’s finally time to purchase that reactive...

Steel-Case Ammo: Bad For Your Gun?

Steel cartridge case use in handguns (as well as long guns) has been the source...

Purpose-Built Defensive Ammo: Find It and Use It

Just because you've settled on one particular defensive load doesn't mean there aren't other useful...

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Half-Cock Notch: Safe or Not?

Half-cock notches are found on shotguns, rifles, revolvers and pistols from a variety of manufacturers....

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Skills Check: One- and Two-Shot Drills

A good shooter learns to make precision part of their routine.

My AR-15 Addiction: Building from a Single Handguard

From a single handguard, an entire AR-15 grows. And this one came together with a...

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Skills Check: Precision Shooting from a Bench

Shooting a rifle off a bench is easy. Or is it? Here's an easy way...

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Ruger Issues Safety Bulletin for American Pistols

For certain models of the Ruger American Pistol, consumers may experience premature wear, which can...

Concealed-Carry for Beginners: Tips for Continued Training

Getting your concealed-carry permit is a great start in your self-defense journey, but it is...

Head vs. Holster: The Importance of a Solid Self-Defense Mindset

Proper self-defense starts with the right mindset, regardless of the tool in your holster.

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Traveling with Firearms: Tips for the Interstate Concealed Carrier

Planning to do some traveling with your firearms? Here are a few tips and resources...

7 Home-Defense Shotgun Accessories to Avoid

Thinking about adding all the bells and whistles to your home-defense shotgun? Think again. Here...

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