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Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 4—Fireproofing Your Gun Safe

BY Jon Hodoway Published: October 10, 2016 { 3 comments }

Considering the everyday risks of fire in our homes that we all face, this disaster could be in the cards for any of us. What can we do to prepare our gun safes to withstand this potential known threat?

There are a plethora of scopes on the market. How do you find the right balance of quality, features, and price?

Optics Buying Guide: Do You Get What You Pay For With Scopes?

BY Tom McHale Published: October 7, 2016 { 17 comments }

There are some common rules of thumb about matching rifle and scope quality, but the 1:1 ratio is close enough. Hey, it’s even OK to drop down to 50% of the rifle price if you need to. The point is this: don’t buy a nice rifle and stick a cheap gun show scope on it.

Deal of the Week: Geissele G2S AR-15 Two-Stage Trigger

BY Fred Mastison Published: October 6, 2016 { 4 comments }

One of the most popular replacement AR triggers on the market comes from the good folks at Geissele. They have been building some of the best triggers available since 2004 and show no signs of letting up, and one of their more popular (and affordable, priced at $165) triggers is the G2S.

MilSurp: U.S. Military Remington 870 Shotguns

BY Administrator Published: October 5, 2016 { 7 comments }

The Remington Arms Company has been a supplier of shotguns to the United States military since before the First World War. The Model 10 and Model 31 slide-action shotguns and Model 11 autoloader were part of America’s military small arms during both World Wars. The Model 870 (M870) so familiar to shooters today has also played an important role with the United States military. Here is its story.

Ep. 23 Should I Shoot? Are You as Prepared as You Can Be?

BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 4, 2016 { 1 comment }

Earlier this month, the 15th anniversary of 9/11 passed. Do you remember where you were when you got the word?

Cowboy Time Machine: Uberti 1873 Carbine—Better Than The Original? Full Review.

BY Dave Campbell Published: October 4, 2016 { 7 comments }

Called “The gun that won the West”, the Model 1873 remains an iconic rifle of the American West some 143 years after its debut. And today you can have your own recreation of this classic rifle that you can shoot without the fear of damaging a valuable collectible.

What are some of the things to consider when choosing a higher magnification scope?

Optics Buying Guide: Big Scopes

BY Tom McHale Published: September 30, 2016 { 3 comments }

So why would you want or need a very high magnification scope? There are two related reasons. You might need to see and hit a reasonably-sized target at very long range, or you might need to be able to see and hit a much smaller target at shorter ranges.

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