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The Death of a Legend: Baron Manfred von Richthofen & the Vickers that may have killed him.

The Death of a Legend: Baron Manfred von Richthofen & the Vickers that may have killed him.

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In August of 1916, the British 100th Company of the Machine Gun Corps fired their ten Vickers guns continuously for twelve hours. Using 100 barrels they fired a million rounds without a single failure. The Vickers gun continued in British military service until 1968.

The 6.5 Creedmoor – One-mile Gun with the NEW Hornady A-Tip?

Can a 6.5 Creedmoor Shoot a Mile? Our Long Range Test

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Can a 6.5 Creedmoor shoot a mile? It can get there, but it is right at the edge. With a handloaded 135 gr Hornady A-Tip at 2,770 fps, the bullet went subsonic about 100 yards short of a mile at roughly 2,000 feet and 73 degrees, and stayed supersonic about 100 yards past a mile [...]

Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

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I had handled Canik pistols a couple of years ago at the SHOT show and have a couple of friends that shoot them but was a bit skeptical of how the Century Arms imports were going to perform; after all, they have an MSRP below $325, how good of a gun should you expect at that price point?

Beretta Puts the X on the 92 Series

Beretta Puts the X on the 92 Series

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Beretta is expanding their time-tested 92 series with five new models that make up the new line of 92X guns all chambered for 9mm Luger.

Air Venturi Licensed M1 Carbine BB Rifles Now Shipping

Air Venturi Licensed M1 Carbine BB Rifles Now Shipping

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Teaming up with Springfield, Air Venturi is pleased to announce two new M1 Carbine replicas, a .177-caliber BB gun and a skirmish-ready airsoft rifle.

Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn't Match The Fantasy

Korwin: Self-Defense Doesn’t Match The Fantasy

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Or would it? When you read about the trials and tribulations following a self-defense shooting, it makes your blood run cold. It’s not fair.

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

NSSF: Another Study Confirms Criminals Break Laws

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It is rare to see a study published that echoes our message: enforce existing gun laws. Prosecute criminals.

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

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Carrying a gun discreetly for self-defense requires good equipment and training.

Building an AIMS-74 - An Interesting AK-74 Varient

AIMS-74 Review: Building an AK-74 Variant

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Building an AK is a very fun and satisfying experience. It is often the only way to obtain an example of a particular model. I encountered a lot of interesting variants of Kalashnikov in my time overseas. I have really enjoyed cloning different models that I encountered.

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

ATF: Alabama Concealed-Carry Permit Holders No Longer Exempt from NICS Checks

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According to investigators, Alabama concealed-carry programs issued permits to individuals without completing background checks.