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Nighthawk Talon 38. Super with 9mm parts changed

.38 Super Conversion: Upgrade a Self-Defense Gun

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There’s nothing wrong with a .45 ACP 1911. Still, some prefer the ballistic performance of the 9mm. But what if there were a better option? There is–the old .38 Super, an almost forgotten option, kicks ass. So how hard is it to convert a 1911 to .38 Super?

KORWIN: America’s Real Gun Problem -- The Progressive’s Gun Myths

KORWIN: America’s Real Gun Problem — The Progressive’s Gun Myths

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We the people, we are the gun lobby, scores of millions of us, and we are who stands ready and fights against the forces aligned against our freedom to keep and bear arms, and don’t ever forget that.

Underwear Gun Drawn in Detroit Gas Station Shooting

Underwear Gun Drawn in Detroit Gas Station Shooting

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Police have released gas station surveillance footage of a woman shooting her underwear gun into a car as part of a larger crime-fighting project.

Prepping 101: Stovetop Baking With Wood

Prepping 101: Stovetop Baking With Wood

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Resources: Portable Woodstove $58.95 Shipped on Ebay SilverFire Hunter Rocket Stove $219 Butterfly Oven – $79 St. Paul Mercantile Perfection Oven – Lehmans $219 Have you noticed that survival is almost always a Catch 22? And by that I don’t mean rimfire lol. What I mean is you have to make a choice in just [...]

You can't ask for much more in terms of expansion.

Ammo Test: Sig Sauer Elite Performance .45 ACP 230-grain V-Crown

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When it comes to .45 ACP expansion performance, and I’m talking about the heavy and comparatively slow 230-grain varieties, reliable expansion can be an iffy thing. What starts as a projectile capable of leveling a city block often ends with some percentage of unexpanded slow but heavy bullets. But the Sig? Hell’s bells. No way.

Georgia Man Loses Leg After Shooting Explosive Stuffed Lawnmower

Georgia Man Loses Leg After Shooting Explosive Stuffed Lawnmower

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A Georgia man lost his leg after shooting a lawnmower packed with exploding targets at close range. The mower was packed with 3 pounds of explosives.

Kids And Guns: Series Introduction

Kids And Guns: Series Introduction

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When I was given an opportunity to write this series about kids and guns, I was so excited that my brain froze a little. Where do I start? How do I share the absolute LOVE for guns that pervades my life and my children’s lives? Do I show pictures of the guns that sit on my couch?

What killed the push for the Assault Weapons Ban?

The War Against Cheap Guns, Fun Guns and NFA-Items

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If “the price of liberty is eternal vigilance,” the gun community better stay on its toes, especially in light of the current and potential Supreme Court vacancies.

Prepping 101: Testing an Electric Can Sealer From China - The Semi-Automatic YZT-200

Prepping 101: Testing an Electric Can Sealer From China – The Semi-Automatic YZT-200

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Long term food storage is a fairly complex subject. All food eventually goes bad, so whatever we do to extend that time as long as possible, you have to think about it in those terms. Some foods, like rice, beans, grains, and even flour, in a proper container and with proper precautions, all covered in prior articles, will last up to 20 years. Canned food, bought at the store, could last that long, or even ten times that long, though after a few years the flavor tends to degrade. But from a survival perspective, that’s pretty good. I personally believe that in the grand game of extend and pretend musical chairs, the music has stopped, but you just never know. This could all burn down this month, or it could be years ahead. If you have a free or cheap source of meat, fish, or other high density protein, home canning is something you should consider.

I've been testing it - a lot - with just a few different 9mm and .45 suppressors...

Ammo Test: American Eagle Suppressor 9mm

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Looking for some 9mm that’s dialed down a bit for use with suppressors? Check out American Eagle’s new 124 grain 9mm. Read our review.