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Prepping 101: The Meek Shall Inherit ...What?

Prepping 101: The Meek Shall Inherit …What?

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This week we are sending out the “Most Popular of 2015” for the Prepping 101 column, and I was thinking how odd it is that the most popular of this series has always been anything to do with guns. Granted, this is GunsAmerica, so the choir is a bunch of gun nuts like me. But [...]

The Griffin Armament Optimus is really more of a kit than a single suppressor. Here are some of the included and optional “parts.”

Review: Griffin Armament Optimus Silencer

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Recently, I found one way to minimize that miserable excuse for a “gun safety” law while still enjoying the benefits of shooting more quietly. It’s called the Optimus by Griffin Armament and it’s a suppressor for certified Lego Master Builders. One can for calibers ranging from .22 to 300 WIn Mag? How well does it work?

Deadly Force Awakens: Do We Carry at Star Wars Premiere?

Deadly Force Awakens: Do We Carry at Star Wars Premiere?

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Star Wars! But let me ask you this: will you carry? Who actually believes that a criminal might have the intent to shoot people, but change his or her mind because a movie theater has posted a sign at the door prohibiting firearms?

SIG SAUER’S Classic P225 Re-Born

SIG SAUER’S Classic P225 Re-Born

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Looking for a compact single-stack that runs like a much bigger gun? Check out the SIG P225-A1. In a year full of compact 9mms, this one offers something different.

Shooting History: The Colt Woodsman

Shooting History: The Colt Woodsman

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Like most Colt Automatic Pistols, John Browning had a hand in the design of the Woodsman. I say he had a hand in it because this one was not designed by him alone. Still, nothing runs like an old Colt.

The Sig Sauer Nightmare: a 1911 chambered in .357 Sig.

Most Interesting Guns of 2015

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Sometimes the most intriguing developments in the gun world go almost unnoticed. Here’s my take on the most interesting developments I saw this year. I’m not talking about popular guns–these are genuine innovations.

Prepping 101:  Surviving Black Friday and the Apocalypse

Prepping 101: Surviving Black Friday and the Apocalypse

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We will be taking a break from the normal schedule here at GunsAmerica until the week before SHOT Show in January, so I thought it would be nice to share with you some of the subjects and products that I am working on for the coming year. If you haven’t read this column all along [...]

The N82 Tactical Professional (left) and Tuckable (right) holding a pair of Springfield Armory XD-S pistols.

Concealed Carry Gift Guide

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Looking for something specific for that gun nut on your list? Well if they carry concealed, you can start here. I’ve put together some recommendations that will show you really care.

An 11 Year Old's Review of the Savage Rascal

5 Rimfires For The Kid On Your Christmas List

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Do you have a young one on your shopping list this holiday season that wants to learn to shoot? Helping young shooters learn safety and skills is one of the most important things we can all do to keep our shooting sports alive and well. Everyone of us had someone teach us either as a kid or an adult. This is the season of giving and giving the gift of a firearm to a kid is a great way to give back to our community and to the kid.

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Reloader’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Reloading is a gear heavy sport! So there are always options for that reloader on you list. Sneak a peak at their set-up and see what they’re missing. And then check out our suggestions–we’ve got something for every price range.