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Reliable EDC on the Cheap: The TriStar C100 9mm Pistol—Full Review.

Reliable EDC on the Cheap: The TriStar C100 9mm Pistol—Full Review.

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There have been multiple efforts by companies to create guns in that same mold as the revered CZ-75, but few have come as close to bringing a solid version to market as TriStar. The best part of this effort is the notably affordable price of their offering here in the US. Say hello to the C100.

Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham: The Myth of the Magic Bullet for Self-Defense

Competitive Edge w/ Rob Leatham: The Myth of the Magic Bullet for Self-Defense

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“I don’t believe in magic and what that means is that I don’t think I’m going to count on the bullet doing a lot of work,” says Leatham. “I’m going to count on the placement of the bullet doing the work.”

Ep. 32 Should I Shoot? Threat Assessment in Cold Weather

Ep. 32 Should I Shoot? Threat Assessment in Cold Weather

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Basic human threat assessment involves the following concepts in the following order: Whole person, hands, demeanor

A 6.7-Ounce CCW Magnum? The Five-Shot Sidewinder—Full Review.

A 6.7-Ounce CCW Magnum? The Five-Shot Sidewinder—Full Review.

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What do you do when you need a gun but “can’t” carry one? You know, when the bulk and size of a CCW firearm is just not practical for your situation? No solution? Then you clearly have not considered North American Arms and its line of radically downsized revolvers that weigh mere ounces. These things are truly tiny, and the Sidewinder is no exception.

Suppressed, Red Dot-Ready Carry Gun? S&W M&P C.O.R.E. 9mm—Full Review.

Clay: Why Pistol Accuracy Testing is Overrated

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Requiring accuracy from a pistol is like requiring precision cuts from an ax. It’s not what the platform was designed to do. As long as he can hit six-inch groups at 25 meters consistently, that’s good enough.

Ep. 31 Should I Shoot? Self-Defense Amid a Riot

Ep. 31 Should I Shoot? Self-Defense Amid a Riot

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You are driving down the road and find your car surrounded by an angry mob. They are rocking the car and smashing your windows. Your wife and children are screaming…what do you do?

Christmas Sale at American Gunsmithing Institute! Up to 70 Percent Off!

Christmas Sale at American Gunsmithing Institute! Up to 70 Percent Off!

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Our friends over at the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) are having their annual Christmas sale, which means you can score some of their highly informative gunsmithing DVD courses on the cheap!

AR-15 Slings: Junk the Single Point, Get Yourself a Two-Point Sling!

AR-15 Slings: Junk the Single Point, Get Yourself a Two-Point Sling!

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When it comes to AR slings, there’s really only one route to go. Two-point slings! That’s right, junk your single-point sling and grab yourself a two-point sling.

MilSurp: Tips for Cleaning & Using Your Mosin-Nagant Rifle

MilSurp: Tips for Cleaning & Using Your Mosin-Nagant Rifle

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For all that talk that Mosin-Nagants are ‘no-frills’ rifles of almost agricultural construction and simplicity, they have remarkably sophisticated cleaning kits. Read on to learn more about that cleaning kit that came with your rifle, as well as getting the most out of your Mosin-Nagant.

Justin Opinion -  STI Hex Tactical, To Attend Sig Sauer Academy, National Reciprocity & More! #Xmas2016

Justin Opinion – STI Hex Tactical, To Attend Sig Sauer Academy, National Reciprocity & More! #Xmas2016

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I’ll share my Christmas list with you, just for fun – or in case you’re looking for ideas of your own to begin hinting at – or maybe because there is an enthusiast on your list and you need ideas. Whatever the interest, here are the top five that come to mind for me this season.