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Keeping A Gun On The Nightstand

By Jacob Paulsen / June 9, 2017

If you have been in the industry for awhile you may have been subjected to the debate surrounding “keeping the firearm on the nightstand” for quick access in a middle…

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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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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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Episode 66: Is .22LR Good for Self-Defense?

By Riley Bowman / November 2, 2016

Much time is spent debating the merits of 9mm vs. .45ACP and other calibers, but what about the good ol’ .22 Long Rifle? Is there any reason why someone would use it as a self-defense load? Or is it ridiculous to even consider such a thought?! Listen in to hear what Riley and Jacob have to say….

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Episode 64: Top Shot Mike Hughes: The One Fundamental You MUST Master

By Riley Bowman / October 26, 2016

Mike Hughes, inventor of the S.I.R.T. Pistol, Runner-Up on Season 3 of Top Shot, and founder of Next Level Training joins us to discuss the secrets of pistol performance. Mike shares the three most important shooting skills in order and explains what it takes to win both in competition and in self-defense. Listen in to get the details!!

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9mm vs 45 Has The Marine Corps Settled It?

By Riley Bowman / October 5, 2016

After two decades where MARSOC operators were allowed to carry a custom-built Colt 1911 chambered in .45ACP, in early 2015 the door was cracked open allowing for them to choose Glock 19’s (chambered in 9mm) instead of their larger counterpart. Well that door has now been opened and shut, and it has been shut for good on John M. Browning’s classic 1911 design. This recent policy and operational change means the U.S. Marine Corps’ own special arm of SOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) have also come to terms with the age old debate of 9mm vs. .45ACP.

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How to Take the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting Course

By Craig Martin / September 6, 2016

This new course allows that you take the first portion of the class online and complete phase 2 of the course in person with your instructor at the range. The below tutorial will cover how to get started and complete phase 1 of the course.

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Episode 47: Drawing Spare Mags From The Pocket

By Riley Bowman / August 30, 2016

Going through the core pros and cons of semi-automatics and revolvers. It is an old debate and it applies to each of us individually as we choose the firearm to defend our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

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Episode 46: Revolvers VS Semi-Automatics

By Riley Bowman / August 24, 2016

Going through the core pros and cons of semi-automatics and revolvers. It is an old debate and it applies to each of us individually as we choose the firearm to defend our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

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[VIDEO] Rossi Ranch Hand Lever Action Pistols

By Damon Thueson / February 22, 2016

Damon and Ron look at Pistol Cartridge Lever Actions. The Rossi Ranch Hand is available in several models and several popular pistol calibers.

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SIG P516 10″ Pistol With SB15 Arm Brace

By Jacob Paulsen / February 2, 2016

Damon and Ron look at the Sig P516 with Arm Brace. The length of the barrel makes this a pistol so it cannot have a traditional stock. Instead it has an arm brace which helps with balance and positioning.

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Are Guns Registered in the USA? 5 ATF Databases Exposed

By Jacob Paulsen / June 18, 2015

It is also worth noting that not withstanding a Federal Restriction, there actually are several national firearm databases in addition to the several states or cities that keep their own local, and arguably illegal, databases of firearms and their owners. Here is a list of those municipalities…

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