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Springfield Armory XD-E in .45 ACP: The Dark Horse of the Springfield Family - SHOT Show 2018

Springfield Armory XD-E in .45 ACP: The Dark Horse of the Springfield Family – SHOT Show 2018

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First up was the XD-E in 45 ACP. I have written a lot about the XD-E since it was first introduced in 9mm last year.

I affectionately call it the dark horse of the Springfield family because it is definitely not the first pistol that pops into mind when talking about S.A.   For those that dig the XD-E, they’ll argue that it’s the best pistol in the lineup.

TruGlo Launches the Intercept Series: $200 Hunting Scopes - SHOT Show 2018

TruGlo Launches the Intercept Series: $200 Hunting Scopes – SHOT Show 2018

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This year at SHOT 2018, TruGlo stepped into the riflescope arena by introducing the uber-affordable Intercept Series.  

Crimson Trace: $60 Tac Light for Long Guns, New Laserguards & More - SHOT Show 2018

Crimson Trace: $60 Tac Light for Long Guns, New Laserguards & More – SHOT Show 2018

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Crimson Trace is, as they say, the leader in laser sights for firearms.  At SHOT Show 2018, we got a chance to swing by their booth to see what new offerings they have coming down the pike.

SIG's New Rattler Already Pressed into Military Testing with USSOCOM

SIG’s New Rattler Already Pressed into Military Testing with USSOCOM

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While the solicitation doesn’t call the PDW by its commercial name, it’s clear the military wants to play with SIG’s new MCX Rattler.

NY Senate Dems Introduce 9 ‘Smart’ Gun Control Bills

NY Senate Dems Introduce 9 ‘Smart’ Gun Control Bills

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Senate Dems introduced nine new gun control bills this week. What Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins referred to as “smart” gun safety legislation.

Utah CCL Holder Saves Police Officer’s Life Without Firing a Shot

Utah CCL Holder Saves Police Officer’s Life Without Firing a Shot

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“Had he not been in the right place at the right time, who knows what would have happened,” Corporal Cory Waters told local media. “But he definitely stopped the attack from continuing and becoming much worse. He might have even saved either one of their lives. It could have gone really bad, even for the suspect.”

Latest Smith & Wesson Shield is EZ–New .380 Single-Stack M&P 2.0

Latest Smith & Wesson Shield is EZ–New .380 Single-Stack M&P 2.0

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The Smith & Wesson M&P .380 Shield 2.0 EZ is a low-friction, low-recoil pistol chambered for .380 ACP with personal protection in mind.

ATF Asked the Public for Comment on Bump Stock Ban, Here's How We Responded...

ATF Asked the Public for Comment on Bump Stock Ban, Here’s How We Responded…

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“Proposed bump stock regulation meets strong opposition in public comments.” The ATF asked how we felt about it. And we answered.

Women of the #MeToo Movement Should Consider Gun Ownership Says Rape Survivor

Women of the #MeToo Movement Should Consider Gun Ownership Says Rape Survivor

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“I think the #MeToo movement and the movement for women’s right to self defense or really anyone’s right to self defense, they sort of go hand-in-hand,” Lindquist told Circa.

FLIR's Latest Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Units - SHOT Show 2018

FLIR’s Latest Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Units – SHOT Show 2018

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FLIR is the first name in thermal products having been an industry leader for a very long time. They make products suitable for everything from Apache Helicopters to your iPhone, with prices to match.