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The Best Rifle Scope Ever Built: NightForce ATACR 7-35X

The Best Rifle Scope Ever Built: NightForce ATACR 7-35X

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At this year’s SHOT Show, “Sniper Jesus” told me the new NightForce ATACR 7-35X was the best deal going in optics. I have anxiously been wanting to put this to the test. I begged, borrowed, cajoled, harassed, and arguably stalked NightForce for a review sample. Arguably stalked is a loose interpretation or so my lawyer tells me.
Earlier this week a box arrived from Orofino. And you know what? It was absolutely worth the wait.

Rimfire Shootout: Savage B Series .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

Rimfire Shootout: Savage B Series .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM

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In our .17 HMR vs .22LR shootout, the .17 HMR was the clear winner. So the obvious question is, why not go to .17 WSM ( Winchester Super Magnum) instead of .17 HMR?

HuffPost: How Many Guns Do We Need?

HuffPost: How Many Guns Do We Need?

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“In 2008, the year Obama won the presidency, there were 12.7 million background checks. In his last full year as president, 2016, there were 27.5 million. How many guns do we need? And, what is this really about?”

Get a Diamond D Leather Chest Holster for Your Man-Sized Gun!

Get a Diamond D Leather Chest Holster for Your Man-Sized Gun!

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What do you do when you need to carry a man-sized gun? I’m not talking about the one you use for bad guys. I’m talking about the one you need for lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

A Carbine for All Occasions — DoubleStar ARC 300

Hearing Protection Act Gets Heard on Capitol Hill, Clears Committee

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The Hearing Protection Act has cleared the first hurdle on its way to becoming law.

CA Legislature Approves Bill to Disarm Misdemeanor Hate Crime Offenders

CA Legislature Approves Bill to Disarm Misdemeanor Hate Crime Offenders

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The California State Legislature approved a bill this week that would disarm all hate crime offenders, even those with misdemeanor offenses. 

Digital Night Vision Scope for $599? Hog Hunting with the ATN X-Sight II HD - Full Review

Digital Night Vision Scope for $599? Hog Hunting with the ATN X-Sight II HD – Full Review

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Earlier this year I noticed a Facebook ad for American Technology Network’s (ATN) new X-Sight II HD digital rifle scope. As firearm-related ads are wont to do, it called my name until I finally decided to check it out.

Springfield Releases 1911 EMP Concealed Carry Contour in .40S&W

Springfield Releases 1911 EMP Concealed Carry Contour in .40S&W

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Springfield launched the .40 S&W version of the EMP 1911.

Hurricane Harvey Claim Your CCW Card? TX Gov. Greg Abbott Has You Covered

Hurricane Harvey Claim Your CCW Card? TX Gov. Greg Abbott Has You Covered

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Gov. Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety to replace gun permits to any resident who had their cards lost or damaged in the storm. 

Gunfight Science: Get Your Gun Into the Fight

Gunfight Science: Get Your Gun Into the Fight

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A slow or sloppy presentation is akin to leisurely leaving the starting blocks when the starter’s gun goes off for a race. This is the case no matter where you carry your gun. While there are countless ways to carry, let’s look at two of the most common modes of carry (standard waistband carry and a pocket pistol) and how to effectively get them into the fight.