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The F4U Corsair: The Gull-Winged Whistling Wife Killer

The F4U Corsair: The Gull-Winged Whistling Wife Killer

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Arguably the most venom I have ever seen has come from spouses spurned. It is simply amazing to see the depths of unfettered hatred that can spawn from a relationship presumably originally based upon mutual love and affection. Such powerful angst can precipitate some remarkably egregious behavior.

TAKE THE SHOT? After 24 years, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot? - Presented by: Badlands

TAKE THE SHOT? After 24 years, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot? – Presented by: Badlands

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After 24 years of applying, a hunter finally draws a Limited Entry elk tag in Utah. A big bull comes to the call and stops head-on. Should he take the shot?

Blood Trailing

Blood Trailing

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Your ability to follow the traces an animal leaves behind will make the difference between success and failure because not every shot hits its mark.

Clay’s Garage Sale Guns #1- Carcano Paratrooper?

Clay’s Garage Sale Guns #1- Carcano Paratrooper?

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Have you ever made an impulse purchase that was way out of your wheelhouse, but it looked like such a good deal you had to go for it? Me neither. Okay, that isn’t actually true. But just because I make a serious, serious mistake doesn’t mean I don’t write about it on the internet. So that others may learn. Or have a good laugh. Or maybe both this time.

Dan White, George Moscone, Harvey Milk, and the Twinkie Defense

Dan White, George Moscone, Harvey Milk, and the Twinkie Defense

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Dan White was a trained soldier, a combat veteran, and an experienced police officer. He knew how to run a gun. White drew his revolver and shot Moscone twice, once in the shoulder and again in the chest, perforating the man’s lung. White then shot Moscone twice at close range through the ear, killing him. Bystanders later reported that they took the sound for a car backfiring.

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

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A nightstand gun is premised on the idea you don’t have children. I do now, so I have to err a bit more on the side of caution. But as a single dude living in some perhaps sketchy areas, I was a huge advocate of the nightstand blaster. And for that particular role, the 1911 packs some clear advantages.

The Defection of Viktor Belenko: One Man Shifts the Balance of Power in the Cold War

The Defection of Viktor Belenko: One Man Shifts the Balance of Power in the Cold War

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Viktor Belenko was born in Nalchik, Russia, on February 15, 1947. By his 29th birthday, LT Belenko was at the top of his game. LT Belenko was the poster child for 1970’s-era communism. Under the surface, however, all was not well with the Soviet Air Defense Force’s fair-haired boy.

FN’s High Power is Much More Than Just a Remake

FN’s High Power is Much More Than Just a Remake

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The best part of the entire FN HP package is that the updated grip design is outstanding.

Home Built Perfection: Lone Wolf’s New Freedom Wolf 80% Frame

Home Built Perfection: Lone Wolf’s New Freedom Wolf 80% Frame

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While local gun stores are re-stocking COVID emptied shelves, many adventurous shooters have embraced build it yourself options. Lone Wolf Arms Freedom Wolf is a significant upgrade to current 80%ers. The family resemblance to the Timberwolf® frame and the LTD is no coincidence, the great performance features are all present. The Freedom Wolf kit can be shipped straight to your door, with no Federal Firearms License required. Simply follow the instructions provided, and 48 hours later, you will be ready to assemble and shoot your home built Freedom Wolf!

The Sordid Tale of Deputy Adam Brown: An Object Lesson

The Sordid Tale of Deputy Adam Brown: An Object Lesson

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On April 23, 2018, Deputy Adam Brown went to jail. Through a series of events that were most unfortunate, he accidentally shot a teacher named Brenda Amthor in the neck with a .380ACP handgun. The circumstances that led up to the shooting stand as an object lesson for anybody who spends time around guns.