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Smallest Backpack gun? Ruger PC Charger Gets Reviewed

Smallest Backpack gun? Ruger PC Charger Gets Reviewed

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I got the Ruger PC Charger in for testing and, admittedly, I was very excited about it. This new 9mm pistol can accept a pistol brace, muzzle device, and an optic which makes it easy and convenient to use. Also, this gun has takedown functionality, meaning you can remove the handguard and barrel from the receiver and carry it as a seperate package.

Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

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When the situation calls for shooting the same gun up close or hundreds of yards out, the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x has the features to allow top performance at either end of the spectrum. The 10 power gives that little extra to make things possible at greater distances.

Building an AR Pistol: What You NEED to Know

Building an AR Pistol: What You NEED to Know

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If you have been hesitant to build an AR pistol, I hope this helps. Never have so many parts been available, and at mostly reasonable prices. I recommend you get yours ASAP, before the ATF figures out a way to reclassify them all as SBR’s.

Ammo Tests - Norma Ammunition Round-Up

Ammo Tests – Norma Ammunition Round-Up

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Norma has been around the block for over 100 years, producing a diverse range of ammunition lines for military, hunters, and target shooters. I’ve recently checked out some of their pistol and rifle ammunition to see how it stacks up.

A Nice Weekend Project: Making a Leather Holster

A Nice Weekend Project: Making a Leather Holster

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Prior to this project, I lacked any real experience in leatherworking. So I’m fairly confident when I say that this project is well within the skill set of almost anyone. So, if you’re looking for an inexpensive, weekend, firearm project, take a look at the holster kits from Tandy Leather.

Fashion Fatale: The Assassination of Gianni Versace & The Taurus PT-100 & Beretta 92

Fashion Fatale: The Assassination of Gianni Versace & The Taurus PT-100 & Beretta 92

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A guy like me penning commentary on fashion would be like Chuck Schumer discussing ballistic coefficients. However, in the brutal murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace we get a peek into a particularly dark and sordid world.

Prettiest Survival Shotgun in the World? Henry .410 Side Gate (Full Review)

Prettiest Survival Shotgun in the World? Henry .410 Side Gate (Full Review)

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If you’re in the market for a .410, you can’t do better than this new model from Henry. It’s a beautiful firearm, it functions smoothly, and it’s a blast to shoot.

Martin Bryant and the Port Arthur Massacre: The Homicidal Lunatic That Disarmed a Nation

Martin Bryant and the Port Arthur Massacre: The Homicidal Lunatic That Disarmed a Nation

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Martin Bryant pled guilty and received 35 life sentences and 1,035 years in prison. He remains in solitary confinement in Hobart’s Risdon Prison today. The profound effects this one psychopath had on Australian culture will never be undone.

Sionyx Aurora Sport - Poor Man's PVS-14

Sionyx Aurora Sport – Poor Man’s PVS-14

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What really prompted this week’s test was not even the $800 dollar original Sionyx Aurora. It was the introduction of a new EVEN CHEAPER ” Sport” model, at an MSRP of $399. At that price point, we pretty much had to grab one to find out for ourselves.

Stuck at Home? Ten Ways to Train and Thrive

Stuck at Home? Ten Ways to Train and Thrive

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Many of us are working from home or remaining out of the public for a while. With time on your hands, you can binge-watch Netflix and overeat or you can study something useful and train. As a trainer, I have some suggestions for you based on what am I doing and some of my favorite training systems.