Firearms

Range Report: Glock 17 Vickers Tactical

By Bob Campbell   August 7, 2017

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Larry Vickers is a respected trainer, soldier, and gunsmith. His name on a handgun means a great deal to many of us. The Glock 17 was the original Glock pistol, and the one on which Glock’s reputation was built. It is fair to say that there is no more proven reliable handgun on the planet. How do you make the best even better? By combining the two of course. Read the full review of the Glock 17 Vickers Tactical to discover the details for yourself.

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General

NJ SAFE 2A Event to Be Held on Cusp of Gubernatorial Vote

By CTD Blogger   August 6, 2017

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With President Trump in the White House, the fight for the Second Amendment is going to happen at the local level. This makes it much harder for national Second Amendment groups such as the NRA-ILA or NAGR to fight. However, we have the power of the vote and grassroots efforts such as the New Jersey Second Amendment Firearms Education (NJ SAFE).

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Consumer Information

Smith & Wesson Offers Summer Savings Rebate on Popular M&P Pistols

By CTD Blogger   August 5, 2017

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Smith & Wesson recently announced the start of the M&P Summer Savings mail-in rebate program, valid on popular M&P firearms, including M&P Shield pistols.

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Firearms

Review: Traditions 1873 Sheriff — A Modern Sheriff’s Model

By Wilburn Roberts   August 4, 2017

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The Colt Single Action Army was introduced in 1873 after much development and the addition of key features including a solid top strap and chambering for the .45 Colt cartridge. The original revolver was intended to give troopers an edge against aboriginal tribesman. One requirement was that the revolver be effective against Indian war ponies at 100 yards. However, civilians and lawmen needed a faster handling revolver. They needed the Sheriff Model.

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Firearms

Range Report: Canik TP9SF Elite-S 9mm

By Bob Campbell   August 3, 2017

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A few years ago, the CANIK TP9 pistol was introduced in America. A product of the Turkish arms industry, the pistol was a credible but not exact clone of a Walther design. The pistol has proven reliable and accurate enough. The price point is attractive and the pistol is well established. The TP9SF Elite-S is an improvement over the original in many ways and is designed as the top of the line pistol among the CANIK polymer frame pistols.

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How-To

NSSF: Safely Loading and Unloading the AR-15

By CTD Blogger   August 1, 2017

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Whether you already have an AR-15, or are simply doing a little research before heading to range for the first time, the following video from National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) AR-15 Administrative Load and Unload: Modern Sporting Rifle Tip demonstrates two different ways to safely load the AR-15. By following these simple instructions and heeding the lesson of head up, eyes up, gun up, you’ll enjoy and safe day which will start you down the path to earning the respect and trust of the shooter’s around you.

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General

Home During a Break In — How Will You React?

By CTD Blogger   July 28, 2017

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Is a home break in likely to go down the way you see it in the movies? Should you go all Rambo on the burglars and turn your home into the Ok Corral, or shelter in place in the closest closet? This article takes a look at items to consider when you realize an intruder is in your home.

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General

Firearm and Knife Collecting: A Healthy, Hearty, and Rewarding Pastime

By Bob Campbell   July 27, 2017

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There is more to collecting than you might think; the psychological and personal benefits are many. Collecting has no time line; it may be enjoyed at any point in life, which isn’t true of sports or mountain climbing. Quite a few of us despise the idle moment and like to keep life interesting. Nothing does so like a good hobby. Jump in and get started. You will not be disappointed.

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Firearms

Range Report: CZ’s Polymer Pistol — The CZ P-10C

By Bob Campbell   July 25, 2017

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I have considerable experience with CZ pistols, from the original CZ 75 to the CZ P-01 and other variants. But nothing prepared me for the experience of handling and firing the newest CZ pistol, the CZ P10-C. It isn’t radical in design and technology, but it is different from anything CZ has done before.

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