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Petty Officer Michael Thornton: Quite Possibly the Baddest Man in the Entire World

Petty Officer Michael Thornton: Quite Possibly the Baddest Man in the Entire World

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The war in Vietnam was winding down, and Michael Thornton was one of only a dozen Navy SEALs remaining in the country. On October 31, 1972, Thornton formed a team along with a SEAL officer named Thomas Norris and three South Vietnamese Special Forces operators.

New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle - First Look

New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle – First Look

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A straight-pull rifle is cycled by just two motions, backwards and forwards on a linear path. This differs from a traditional bolt action where four motions are required- rotate bolt, pull back, push forward, rotate down. The result is speed, accuracy, and reliability.

FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

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The FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE P-LOK hasn’t garnered a lot of attention since its introduction a couple of years ago, and that’s a shame because this is one very well-conceived and executed rifle that you can buy at an affordable price.

Eberlestock Low Vis Packs Get Loaded Out: Tactical-But-Not-Tactical

Eberlestock Low Vis Packs Get Loaded Out: Tactical-But-Not-Tactical

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This week, we are taking a look at a line of packs that is outside the normal for Eberlestock. If 2020 has shown us anything, it is that having a bag for the urban hellscape is a very good idea too. Between riots, supply shortages, and COVID 19, you just never know what could happen.

Refurbishing a Carry Revolver

Refurbishing a Carry Revolver

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Everyday carry pistols get worn on the finish, dirt in the internals, sweat, pocket lint, you name it. Sometimes all it takes is a little tune-up, and it’s like you have a whole new firearm.

Review: Galco’s Ankle Glove for the Sig P365XL 9MM

Review: Galco’s Ankle Glove for the Sig P365XL 9MM

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Ankle holsters in movies always look kind of cool but is this a feasible way to practice concealed carry?

Ernest Hemingway’s Tommy Gun: Full Auto Shark Repellent

Ernest Hemingway’s Tommy Gun: Full Auto Shark Repellent

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Ernest Hemingway was an extraordinarily gifted writer. Sadly, his personal demons eventually got the better of him. Regardless, whether it was fighting alongside the French Resistance, hunting dangerous game in Africa, or battling hungry sharks with a Tommy gun, Papa Hemingway lived life to the full. He was indeed the archetypal Renaissance Man.

Nice Gun, but Does it Match Your Eyes? Kimber Micro 9 SE

Nice Gun, but Does it Match Your Eyes? Kimber Micro 9 SE

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The Micro 9 is essentially a “Honey, I shrunk the 1911” design, with a few subtle changes. It’s available in a rainbow of bright metallic finishes that are – if nothing else – very eye catching!

Local Gun Store COVID Availability Challenge: Hurricane Butterfly's Cyclone Shotgun $399

Local Gun Store COVID Availability Challenge: Hurricane Butterfly’s Cyclone Shotgun $399

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Under current conditions, buying any gun can be a challenge, and ammunition availability is even worse. One bright spot in the field is the venerable 12 gauge shotgun. Ammunition is in stock and selling for around normal retail, even if it is not present in unlimited quantities.

Medical Kits: What You Need to Know

Medical Kits: What You Need to Know

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2020 was the year that a great many people in the shooting community discovered the need to have medical gear. It was a bad way to get that lesson, but it could have been worse. Let’s run through some basics about medical kits.