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Home Defense 101: How to Choose a Rifle

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Estimated reading time: 8 minutes There was a time when shotguns were considered the end-all, be-all of home defense, but the gun world’s moved on. That doesn’t mean there’s not a good place for your 12-gauge anymore, just that horizons have broadened to include handguns and AR-15s. When it comes to defending your castle, it’s [...]

bear creek arsenal bca 22 mag

Tested: The Bear Creek Arsenal BC-202 .22 Magnum

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The BC-202 is a straight blowback design that relies on bolt weight and spring pressure to tame the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge.

Savage Revel

Savage Revel – A New Lever-Action 22

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While I have never owned one for myself, I have always enjoyed a lever-action 22. It was this style of rifle that my uncle John used to teach me when I was first learning to shoot.

Shockwave

How To Wield the Shockwave Effectively

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Pistol grip shotguns are hard to handle most of the time. The recoil can be intense and even painful to the wrist. How many videos do we see of shooters at the range losing control of a PGO shotgun? 

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5 Ultra Rare Handguns From Major Manufacturers

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Obscure and ultra-rare firearms are always fascinating to me. I gathered five rare handguns you could potentially own from major manufacturers. 

Tikka T3X action and stock mated to Preferred Barrel Blanks barrel.

Build Your Own Precision Rifle

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Last year, I decided to take a stab at building an ultra-accurate precision rifle for a reasonable price.

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Simply Rugged Cuda: Left-Handed Holster Review

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The Simply Rugged Cuda is a stellar example of the value of a custom left-handed holster.

Charter Arms Bulldog revolver

Classic Americana: Charter Arms Bulldog Classic Review

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The Bulldog has been popular since it was introduced in 1973 because of its compact size and 44 Special caliber. Back in the 1970s, a 38 Special revolver was the norm for concealed carry and the 44 Special delivers almost twice as much muzzle energy than the 38 Special. 

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GForce Arms Exodus: Affordable Carry

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The GForce Arms Exodus is a 9mm compact handgun designed for self-defense applications. It’s made for both form and function.

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Modern Rimfire Shootout – P322 vs P17 vs TX22

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Guns like the SIG P322, the KelTec P17, and the Taurus TX22 dominate the world of modern rimfire pistols.