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Handgun Review: Guncrafter CCO
The Guncrafter CCO is a thoroughbred 1911 for everyday carry.
6 Bad Excuses to Not Carry Spare Ammo
Too many shooters who practice concealed carry overlook spare ammo — a critical aspect of effective personal protection. Here Massad Ayoob refutes 6 of the most common objections to carrying more rounds.
Photo Gallery: Five Rare Firearms Up for Auction by RIA
Wow, some real beauties here! Check out the 5 rare firearms going up for auction in Rock Island Auction Company's final premier event of 2014.
Ruger Goes Direct Impingement with AR-556
Ruger has introduced a new AR to its lineup and it's quite a break from what the company has produced in the past. The AR-556 gives shooters a more affordable option, while still offering them plenty of the amenities they've come to expect.
Greatest Cartridges: .44 Magnum a Silverscreen Sensation
The heavy and powerful .44 Magnum first became a factory load in 1956, but it wasn't until the early 70s the round's popularity went into the stratosphere. All it took was Dirty Harry welding a hand cannon chambered for the load to send it flying off store shelves.
Halloween Treat for You: The Best Gun E-Books and Downloads
This Halloween, don't forget to give yourself a treat.
Market Trends: Mid-20th Century Guns On Fire at Ohio Auction House
Typically, very old, rare firearms draw top dollar at auction. But at one Ohio auction house, guns of a more recent vintage have been raking in the bids.
Shotgun Shell Crimp Styles and Performance
No matter whether the hull is paper or plastic it needs to be positively crimped. And shotgun shell crimp styles play a number of roles in properly functioning ammunition.
Aimpoint Introduces Two New Red-Dot Optics
Aimpoint has always been at the forefront of electronic red-dot optics. And recently, the Swedish company expanded its catalog with a couple new optics that might be worth drawing a bead on.
Gamo Releases Updated Version of Varmint Hunter Air Rifle
Gamo's Varmint Hunter has been among the company's most popular air rifles. Now the gun has the potential of being even more sought after. A new versions has just been introduced and boasts a slew of top-line features.
Market Trends: Court Rulings Helping Western Concealed Carry Market
The 9th Circuit Court decisions challenging California law enforcement’s ‘may issue,’ has had its effects in the West. Retailers have enjoyed a CCW market that has opened way up since the ruling.
Handgun Review: .380 Carry Pistols
The sometimes-maligned .380 is still a favorite carry choice. Here we test three of the more popular .380 carry pistols side-by-side.
Greatest Cartridges: 6MM/.244 Remington and the Name Game
The 6mm/.244 Remington traveled a twisting road on its way to gaining a foothold in the shooting world. Name changes were partly necessary for the cartridge to earn its place.
Modular AR Trigger: Simple AR Accuracy Upgrade
Probably the easiest means of bettering your trigger pull is to install a modular AR trigger assembly. These have become all the rage. Kevin Muramatsu goes over the finer points of installing this quick and easy AR-15 upgrade.
Video: Remington's Squirrely Air Gun Ad is Nuts
Remington has gotten nutty with its ad campaign for air guns. The company has captured the essence of why it's a worthy cause to wage a "War on Squirrels".
Youth Taking Competitive Shooting by Storm
Shyanne Roberts competitive shooting career has been on target from the get-go. At the ripe age of 10, she is hanging with and beating the big guns of shooting.
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