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As the suppressor is part of the 16-inch barrel, the Integra makes a handy rifle.

First Look: Gemtech’s New Integra Silenced AR Upper — NRA 2016

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Anyway, at this year’s event, I happened to stop at the Gemtech station first, by pure chance and stumbled on some quiet coolness. New for 2016 is the Integra silenced AR upper receiver.

The Search for the Holy Grail Ends Here: SIG Sauer Legion P226 SAO

The Search for the Holy Grail Ends Here: SIG Sauer Legion P226 SAO

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The SIG Sauer P220 SAO – elite even among Legions.

Prepping 101: Pecking & Scanning Radio Signals Worldwide With RTL-SDR

Prepping 101: Pecking & Scanning Radio Signals Worldwide With RTL-SDR

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Communications is one of the few topics here that has no real end. After the collapse, or the big reveal as I like to call it, all of us are going to want for resources. You just can’t store enough food to last forever, and as great as “living off the land” might sound, it ain’t easy, even when you know what you are doing. At some point, whoever survives is going to want to connect with others who have survived. You are going to want to have an ear to the ground.

This one shows off the flat dark earth Cerakote option.

Review: Surefire Ryder 9 Ti Suppressor

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As the “Ti” part of the name implies, the Surefire Ryder 9 TI is body is made of Titanium for strength and weight reduction. In fact, the tube, front cap, and base plate are all made of Titanium. Read our review of this lightweight can.

Can Cannon's Grappling Hook in Action

Can Cannon’s Grappling Hook in Action

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The Can Cannon is back, and has the blessing of the BATFE. X Products sent us a new one for review, and they included their latest accessory: a grappling hook. We’re just back from the range–check out what this beast can do.

The pattern inside is a lot more important than one might assume.

Optics Buying Guide: Scope Reticles

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I’ll bet most of us tend to give only passing thought to reticle selection, but there’s a reason that there are somewhere over 96.2 billion reticle designs floating around out there. They’re designed for specific purposes.

The Burris XTR II on the right is designed for quick turret adjustments, while the Eliminator III and Fullfield E1 have reticles designed for hold over shooting.

Optics Buying Guide: Hold-Off Reticles vs. Adjustable Turrets

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You have to account for two variables in long range shooting – distance and lateral movement from the wind and other factors.

Teachable Moment: Man Shoots Self with .22, Doesn't Notice for 3 Days

Teachable Moment: Man Shoots Self with .22, Doesn’t Notice for 3 Days

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It took three days for one Florida man to realize that he’d been shot–by himself. He noticed the gunshot wound after putting on a lighter-colored shirt that showed stains from the bullet holes in his arm.

What's the right answer? Fixed magnification, red dot or variable zoom scope? Or maybe a combination like the Burris AR-332 and FastFire 3 on the right?

Optics Buying Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, and Scopes

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Choosing the right type of sights and optics can be a bit of a mystery. We’re going to take a look at iron sights, red dots, and scopes and break down their strengths and weaknesses. If you’re making a decision about sighting systems, start with this buying guide.

US Army Chief: US Forces to Fight "Hybrid Armies & Little Green Men"

US Army Chief: US Forces to Fight “Hybrid Armies & Little Green Men”

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This one is a real head scratcher.  As many of you know, we have an extremely comprehensive Prepping 101 section here on GunsAmerica, and it isn’t to capitalize on the hype. If you look at the full picture of what is going on in the world, you just have to ask yourself, how long can [...]