Firearms
ATI’s 1911 Target .22—Indispensable for Training or Competition
The target grade .22 is an indispensable part of the shooting battery. ATI’s M1911 Target gives more value than the modest price would indicate.
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Safety and Training
Staying Safe During the Holidays
Don’t let your guard down. Learn a few tips on how to stay safe this holiday season at the mall, at home and while celebrating.
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Consumer Information
Guns for Beginners: Choosing a Firearm
The wide variety of firearms available can be intimidating for the first timer. This new Shooter’s Log series details everything the first time gun owner needs to know—from which gun to purchase to how to shoot it…Starting with “Choosing a Gun,” learn the basics of the type types of firearms, calibers and in the and outs of the gun store.
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Firearms
Range Report: Ruger SP101 — Light, Handy, Powerful
Ounce for ounce the Ruger SP101 with 4-inch barrel offers more power and accuracy than any other combination we are aware of.
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Firearms
Are You Guilty of Spreading These Five Common Gun-Counter Myths?
Gun ownership doesn’t make you an invincible; the racking of a pump-action shotgun slide isn’t necessarily enough to stop a home invasion and what’s your self-defense gun good for if it isn’t ready to fire? There are old wives’ tales that circulate throughout the gun community that just simply aren’t true. Here are 5 of them… List doozies you’ve heard in the comment section.
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Firearms
5 Really Stupid Guns I Still Love
It seems like some guns were designed to just be silly and serve no practical application at all. Here are five of them. Which guns would you add to this list?
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Concealed Carry
Training Versus Reality—How Does Your Training Rate?
Beyond the time we spend on static targets and dry fire practice, we need a dose of reality. That means using your defensive firearm in a way that will mimic real life situation to the extent that is reasonable. Is your training up to the task?
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Firearms
Is it Time to Retire the Defensive Shotgun?
It used to be believed (or is it still believed) that the 12-gauge pump-action shotgun was the ultimate home-defense gun. Has the AR-15 taken over in popularity? We discuss this question and let you reach your own conclusions. Weigh in on the discussion after reading.
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Camping & Survival
5 Items You Should Have in Your Car
Do you have everything you need in your car for an emergency? Besides the typical auto-emergency tools, these five items are a good start for your car or truck survival kit.
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Camping & Survival
Terrorism on American Soil—Are You Prepared?
The Islamic State posted a video on Nov. 16 promising an attack on Washington D.C. In the video, a man identified as Al Ghareeb said, “I say to the European countries that we are coming, coming with booby traps and explosives, coming with explosive belts and (gun) silencers and you will be unable to stop us because today we are much stronger than before.” Terrorists will strike anywhere, at anytime. We know that ISIS will strike again. Are you prepared? Read the full story and weigh in with your tips or predictions.
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