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Springfield Armory XDM 10mm - The 10 We Have Been Waiting For

Springfield Armory XDM 10mm – The 10 We Have Been Waiting For

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What we wanted and deserved is a high capacity striker fired gun, sized for the human hand. And today, that dream becomes a reality. The XDM 10mm fits all the requirements, and then some. The XDM 10 is identical in grip size to the XDM 45, which is a vastly underrated weapon.

Best Deal in Red Dots: Trijicon MRO

Best Deal in Red Dots: Trijicon MRO

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The MRO as of right now is the best deal I’ve seen in red dots. Familiar performance, Trijicon quality, and a price that is unbeatable. Not to mention, the MRO is 100% American made.

Know When to Stand Your Ground and When You Have a Duty to Retreat (Part I - Stand Your Ground)

Know When to Stand Your Ground and When You Have a Duty to Retreat (Part I – Stand Your Ground)

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Cases of self-defense are not always simple. In some jurisdictions you are allowed to stand your ground when exercising self-defense. In other jurisdictions, you have a duty to retreat first if you can do so safely. In this series, we are going to examine your rights and obligations in each jurisdiction.

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

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As a nation and as a people we owe those old guys a debt that can never be repaid. Sometimes it behooves us to just be still and ponder how awesome they all were.

Taurus G3C - Full Review

Taurus G3C – Full Review

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Can the little gun from Brazil hold up against the big dogs in the industry? With a big pile of 9mm, we set out to find that answer for ourselves.

Traditions GII Outfitter in 45-70 Gov’t

Traditions GII Outfitter in 45-70 Gov’t

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The Outfitter GII is also available in .35 Whelen, 35 Rem, .357 Mag, .44 MAG, and 450 Bushmaster. This is a handy little rifle, easy to carry and pack, and will fit nicely in a hunting blind or tree stand.

Benchmade 496 Vector - Field Tested

Benchmade 496 Vector – Field Tested

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Benchmade does make a great knife. The 496 Vector is no exception. This knife is reliable and dependable each time you reach for it. It is comforting to have something that won’t fail in your pocket in a world full of uncertainty around us.

Simple Safety Rules: Rules For Guns Everyone Should Know

Simple Safety Rules: Rules For Guns Everyone Should Know

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Read this! It’s important! Gun safety is pretty simple but is critical.

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

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On the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, forces representing the Establishment were arrayed against a motley mob of some 2,000 students, hippies, stoners, bikers, and sundry anti-war protestors.

Cover Your A$# - Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera - Review

Cover Your A$# – Viridian XTL: Weapon Mounted Light & Camera – Review

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The Viridian XTL with Cam is a 500-lumen waterproof weapon light with a high definition camera built into the unit (has audio). I tested it at a 2 gun night match and the results are as follows.