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Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

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Since 1934 there have been two cases wherein the legal owner of a registered machinegun committed a crime with his weapon. Only one is well documented.

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 1

Building My First Belt-Fed: Semi-Auto RPD Build Part 1

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This article is not a 100% step-by-step guide to building a semi-auto RPD. It’s an overview of the process intended to give you an idea of what is required to build one.

Hunters from the Sky: German Fallschirmjagers

Hunters from the Sky: German Fallschirmjagers

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Back in 1940, unproven troops using unproven tactics shook the world’s foundations with radical operations like the seizure of the Waalhaven Airfield. Modern armed conflict would never be the same.

Ruger 10/22 Carbine Unboxed at the Gun Counter

Ruger 10/22 Carbine Unboxed at the Gun Counter

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The Ruger 10/22 has been in production for over 50 years and is regarded as America’s favorite rimfire rifle. There are several different configurations available from Ruger. Late last year, Ruger started offering a factory mounted Viridian EON 3-9×40 scope on their 10/22 Carbine with a black synthetic stock.

The Megalomaniac Who Inspired World War 2

The Megalomaniac Who Inspired World War 2

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In a way, Benito Mussolini shaped both the beginning and end of WW2 in Europe. His heavy-handed governance inspired that of Adolf Hitler, while the frenetic nature of his demise drove Hitler to his ultimate doom.

Springfield Armory's Got Hellcats in FDE, Standard and Optics-Ready

Springfield Armory’s Got Hellcats in FDE, Standard and Optics-Ready

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Springfield Armory is happy to announce the Hellcat micro compact in flat dark earth in standard and OSP configurations.

Building Your Own AK Isn't That Hard - An RPK From An 80%

Building Your Own AK Isn’t That Hard – An RPK From An 80%

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It is quite possible to build an AK from an 80% receiver without a lot of equipment. It does not require a whole lot of special skills to do either. Hopefully, this will inspire some of you would-be AK builders to give it a shot.

CMMG Bravo Conversion Kit vs Nordic Components Dedicated 22 LR Upper

CMMG Bravo Conversion Kit vs Nordic Components Dedicated 22 LR Upper

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Bullets are flying off shelves, and it probably isn’t going to get any better anytime soon. So I am taking this opportunity to address a question I have had since the last ammo crunch. Is there a way to train with my AR using rimfire only?

1,000 Yards from a $500 Rifle - Ruger's American Predator

1,000 Yards from a $500 Rifle – Ruger’s American Predator

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When I unboxed the Predator, I found a skinny little tapered barrel, a light composite stock, and a surprisingly smooth action. I say surprising because there was really nothing remarkable about the rifle other than the action. Admittedly, I did not have high expectations for the predator. It is a deceptively modest gun. Can a rifle that retails for less than $500 makes hits at 1,000 yards?

The Cow’s Foot Pistol That Saved the World

The Cow’s Foot Pistol That Saved the World

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Winston Churchill’s C96 pistol likely saved his life at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. Had it not been for Churchill’s indomitable force of personality England might have fallen during the darkest days of the Battle of Britain. Sometimes the fate of the world turns on the tiniest things.