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Wayne van Zwoll: Thinking Inside The Boxlock
Wayne Van Zwoll examines the double-barrel boxlock and sidelock antique rifles in "The Technical Rifleman."
Marines vs. Roman Army: Could the Devil Dogs Win?
Could a single Marine Expeditionary Unit of 2,200 warriors armed with state-of-the-art firearms take down the entire 330,000-man army of the Roman Empire? For a student of military firearm history it’s an intriguing question.
Uncle Mike's expands the Reflex Line
Remember this cool video I did about the Uncle Mike's Reflex concealed carry holster? I'd like to be able to say that is was...
Firearm Auction News: The Highest-Grossing Gun Auction in History
Editor’s Note: Click here for instant firearms values and gun prices. An Associated Press story circulated about in early March about booming gun sales in...
Let there be light!
Bad things typically happen in low or reduced light. So, in addition to your fully functional concealed carry handgun and your super-slick concealed carry...
The Science of Recoil
Launching a bullet sends a surge of energy in the opposite direction. We feel it as recoil. Boost bullet speed or weight, and recoil increases. Adding weight to a rifle reduces felt recoil because the mass absorbs the thrust.
The Model 1917: A Great Old Revolver
One of the best double-action sixguns ever produced, the Model 1917 is a big-bore gem. Whether a Colt or Smith & Wesson, it's still...
Civilians: Get a Military Colt M4
Colt Defense is offering a new AR-style rifle — they call it the LESOCOM — to law enforcement and civilian shooters. And son of a gun if this thing isn't as close as possible in configuration to the M4A1 military carbine as anything you've ever seen.
A Look at the U.S. Army .45 Model 1917 Revolver
Get acquainted with the Smith & Wesson Model 1917 — a timeless revolver for any admirer of military guns.
Concealed Carry Pants: Comfort Is All About the Pants
When using an IWB CCW holster, you need a larger pair of concealed carry pants.
Classic Guns: High Standard .22 Pistols
I have some affection for old High Standard .22 pistols. It was the first handgun I ever fired, and it was the first handgun I ever used to take game.
Training For The Real Deal
Do you have a training scar? Watch some videos of officer-involved shootings and you will see police officers fight their way to the 7-yard-line,...
Guns are Portals into History
For an inanimate object, a gun can be one hell of a storehouse of memories. A gun with proper care can last several lifetimes and...
Centurion AK-47: A Classic Comes Home
Different from all other AK-47 variants manufactured in other countries, the Centurion is assembled with American-made parts making it unique in the long list...
Gun Collecting Tips: 4 Factors that Affect Ammunition Performance
A round that doesn’t go bang like it is supposed to can define heartbreak and disappointment for any operator, but it's especially true for...
ARs of Russian Inspiration
You can have an American AR-style rifle inspired by the AK-47 and chambered for the heavy-hitting Russian 7.62 X 39 cartridge.
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