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The Stevens 320 Pump-action shotgun. This one is chambered in 20-gauge.

$264 MSRP Stevens 320 20-Gauge Pump Home Defense Gun – Full Review

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If you’ve fired different types of shotguns, it’s obvious that recoil can be all over the map. Some load and gun combinations are relative pussycats, allowing one to fire hundreds of rounds per day with no ill effect. Others make you want to start sticking safety pins to your shirt and run for the nearest safe space. With recoil in mind, I got an itch to check out a 20-gauge pump shotgun for home defense. That brought me to the Stevens 320 Pump in 20 gauge.

Help Your Wife Purchase a Concealed Carry Firearm, Part 1: The Talk

Help Your Wife Purchase a Concealed Carry Firearm, Part 1: The Talk

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More women are purchasing and carrying firearms than ever before, and chances are good your significant other has thought about buying a handgun for self-defense.

Savage Rascal Rebate: Save Some Cash on Ultimate Youth Starter Rifle!

Savage Rascal Rebate: Save Some Cash on Ultimate Youth Starter Rifle!

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The Savage Rascal single-shot, bolt-action .22 LR rifle is a great way to get young people excited about the shooting sports. And, thanks to a new $25 rebate program from Savage, you can get a very affordable rifle for an even better deal!

Semi-Auto Hunting in Pennsylvania: How the Black Rifle Went Mainstream

Semi-Auto Hunting in Pennsylvania: How the Black Rifle Went Mainstream

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After a long battle, Pennsylvania recently passed new legislation allowing hunters to hunt with semi-automatic guns. The black rifle has gone mainstream.

Ep. 34 Should I Shoot? 'The Drop'

Ep. 34 Should I Shoot? ‘The Drop’

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Almost all defensive training of any kind — armed or unarmed — stresses that, “There’s no room for a fair fight when your life is on the line.”

Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham: Ammo Selection for Competition

Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham: Ammo Selection for Competition

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Twenty-four-time USPSA National Champion and 7-time International Practical Shooting Confederation World Champion, Rob Leatham explains what type of ammo he prefers for competition.

Remington's HTP .45 ACP 185-grain self-defense ammo comes in 50-round boxes.

Ammo Test: Remington’s Affordable HTP 185-grain Self-Defense .45 ACP Load

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While most premium self-defense ammo will cost you over a buck per round, Remington’s HTP line appeals to the more budget conscious crowd. Packed in boxes of 50, it sells for about the same as most self-defense ammo packaged in boxes of 20. Doing the fancy math indicates that it’s a little less than half the cost of the most expensive stuff.

How Will President-Elect Donald Trump Impact the Gun Industry?

Korwin: Stop the National Carry Permit, ‘Gun Guys’ Pushing in Wrong Direction

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The best plan to resolve the travesty of national gun-rights denial Americans have suffered under for generations — worse than racism — is to repeal the restrictions that deny your rights.

Ep. 33 Should I Shoot? The Late Night Prowler

Ep. 33 Should I Shoot? The Late Night Prowler

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Most home invaders are usually either silent or dynamic in their entries. They usually either sneak in and have you overwhelmed before waking you or they smash in like a natural gas explosion and overcome the residents with violence of action.

Time Yourself! How Long Does it Take to Execute Your Home Defense Plan?

Time Yourself! How Long Does it Take to Execute Your Home Defense Plan?

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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my home defense posture, you know, mulling over the obvious questions, what would happen if someone broke into my one-bedroom apartment? Would I be prepared to confront them and defend my lovely girlfriend and our adorable puppy? While thinking about this question, I was reminded of what I’ve come [...]