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5 Fundamentals of Defensive Shooting
In a defensive shooting situation, these are the basics that will help to save you and your loved ones' lives.
Ballistics: Understanding Barrel Harmonics and Accuracy
The manner in which a barrel whips, torques and contorts is referred to as "barrel harmonics." The idea of accuracy is simply a set of repeatable barrel harmonics.
Shooting Skills: The Mozambique-Failure Drill
Col. Jeff Cooper developed what he called the “Mozambique Drill” for the purposes of dealing with defensive shooting situations where a center mass shot won't do the job.
Leica Releases Commemorative Optics/Ranging Gear
Like the original Geovid and Rangemaster, these new commemorative models from Leica still have the ability to absolutely wow their users.
Video: Mastering the Basics of Precision Shooting
Precise and consistent performance when behind the trigger isn’t rocket science. It’s mastering the basics of shooting — position, breath control, trigger discipline and clear sight picture.
Q&A: Zeglin on the Impact of P.O. Ackley
We talk with gunsmith and author Fred Zeglin on P.O. Ackley's incredible influence on the modern firearms world.
New Ruger Mark IV Gets Competitive and Tactical
The respected Ruger Mark IV semi-automatic .22 LR pistol line is expanding, bringing out new Competition and 22/45 Tactical models.
Video: Firearm Reliability in 3-Gun Competition
Reliability is important in all firearms; however, it is especially important for those who choose to compete in 3-Gun events.
Concealed Carry: After the Shooting
Massad Ayoob outlines a five-point checklist of things a righteous shooter needs to establish as soon as possible after the use of deadly force.
How To: Addressing Common AR-15 Malfunctions
Understanding how to properly handle and fix common AR-15 malfunctions is a crucial part of operating this tactical rifle, particularly in defensive scenarios.
The Ins and Outs of Fireforming Cases
A catch to choosing a rifle chambered for an Ackley Improved round is obtaining the brass to reload. Luckily, fireforming cases — shooting them in the Improved rifle — is a quick and easy way to procure plenty of brass.
Great Aluminum AK Handguards
Check out these great aluminum AK handguards to turn your Kalashnikov rifle into a more tactical firearm.
Proper and Effective AK Use
Proper AK use and operation is something anyone who plans on owning one should become familiar with. Learn more about its unique operation here.
How To: Outfitting the Ultimate Reloading Bench
Want to set up the ultimate reloading bench? There are several things you're going to need to get going. Find out more here.
AR-15 Basics: .223 vs. 5.56×45 NATO
A .223 Remington and 5.56X45 are not the same. The 5.56 has a longer leade, a longer distance between the bullet start and the onset of the rifling. Here's why it matters.
2017 SHOT Show Guns & Gear Preview
With the 2017 SHOT Show less than a week away, we preview some of the excellent new guns and gear available to shooters in 2017.
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