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.45 ACP: Because Sometimes Old, Fat, And Slow Works Just Fine

By Joshua Gillem / July 5, 2017

.45 ACP: Because sometimes old, fat, and slow get the job done. Period. And the caliber wars rage on and sound a little something like this: 9mm is best because…

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The Need For Gun Safety And How Not To Shoot Your Leg While Pocket Carrying

By Joshua Gillem / June 22, 2017

The backstory: A young 17 year old lady was shot in the chest and killed because a 20 year old male mishandled a handgun he shouldn’t have had to begin…

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Ruger Announces New SR1911 In 10MM Auto

By Joshua Gillem / June 17, 2017

Fans of the venerable 10mm, rejoice for another major gun manufacturer has stepped into this realm. The Ruger SR1911 in 10mm Auto is bound to be popular with the “bigger…

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Defensive Gun Use Compilation, And How Guns Save Lives

By Joshua Gillem / June 15, 2017

  Defensive Gun Uses do happen. Guns do save lives. And they do so every single day of the week. How do I know? Because just about every single day,…

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Remanufactured Ammunition, Bad for Your Gun Right?

By Matthew Maruster / June 13, 2017

The firearms community is quite diverse and full of many different schools of thought on many topics.  I love reading articles and discussion boards because not only do I learn…

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Hudson H9

Hudson H9: An Overview Of An Engineering Marvel

By Joshua Gillem / June 2, 2017

The Hudson H9 is one of those revolutionary firearms that forces you to give it a second look just to be sure you know what you’re looking at. And in…

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Gun Sight Review: Advantage Tactical Defensive Pistol Sights

By Matthew Maruster / April 22, 2017

In my journey to test and evaluate firearms related gear, I get to come across some truly unique products.  While working on a comprehensive analysis of many different defensive handgun…

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Will VHS Tapes Stop A Bullet?

By Joshua Gillem / April 17, 2017

What is one of the first things you’d likely do if ever fired upon and needed to use your weapon in self-defense? Personally speaking, getting to an area where I…

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Honor Defense Pistols

Shoot Like the Cops Do: Honor Defense’s New Honor Guard Pistols

By Craig Martin / April 14, 2017

  Have you ever wanted to be a little more like our fine boys in blue? Were you the cop when you were playing cops and robbers on the playground…

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Springfield Armory’s Night Of The SAINT Review

By Joshua Gillem / April 8, 2017

Springfield Armory wants you to know that anyone can use an AR-15. They set out to prove it by sticking a group of six ladies in the middle of nowhere…

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Be Sure Of Your Target – America’s Triple S Disease

By Jacob Paulsen / April 3, 2017

Perhaps it is due to the TV and movies we watch but there seems to be a sick and sad tendency for American gun owners to shoot at Shapes, Shadows, and Sounds. I’ve even heard other instructors tell their students to

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north dakota

North Dakota State House Passes Constitutional Carry

By Craig Martin / February 23, 2017

The text of our constitution’s Second Amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms. And while many believe that several courts have instituted rulings that limit that right, North Dakota may be moving in the opposite direction.

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This EDC Trauma Device Will Save Lives

By Matthew Maruster / February 3, 2017

There most well known is a windless style of tourniquet that uses a handle to lever that when twisted causes the device to constrict around the limb. There are also ratcheting tourniquets that work just as you would expect, a ratcheting device allows the tourniquet to be tightened and stay secure around the limb.

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Don’t Overlook The Cammer Hammer For Your 1911

By Matthew Maruster / January 24, 2017

The Cammer Hammer is an aftermarket 1911 hammer that has a different shape than that of your traditional 1911 hammers.

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What Makes a Great Instructor and How Do You Find One?

By Jacob Paulsen / January 2, 2017

Finding a good instructor can sometimes be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. A few good reviews and a military background are not generally the best indicators.

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