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Market Trends: Snaps Caps and Uzis Hot in Rocky Mountains
One retailer in the heart of Colorado's Rocky Mountains has seen robust sales, though for products at either end of the spectrum. Implements meant to save ammo when training and Class III firearms have been the hot tickets.
The Dangerous Myth of Hierarchy of Lethality
A myth has arisen that Massad Ayoob calls “hierarchy of lethality.” It is the false belief that the firearm represents the nuclear level of hand-held weaponry, and is somehow more lethal than other deadly weapons.
Video: BAR Lives Again as the HCAR
Ohio Ordnance Works has produced an updated version of the BAR. And while it may have a new look, the H.C.A.R. is equally as devastating as its forebear.
Reloading Ultimate Collection Offers Gateway to Rewarding Discipline
Gun Digest's new Reloading Ultimate Collection offers shooters an indispensable library certain to help them turn out safe and precise ammunition for every type of firearm.
Are ARs So 2013?
There is no doubt the firearms market has been red hot the past couple years, especially for AR-style rifles. So what does the future hold for these popular firearms?
Market Trends: Idaho Concealed Carry – Still a Driving Force for Retailers
There is no doubt about it, concealed carry continues to grow nationwide. In fact, for a retailer in Idaho, the practice is one of the prime drivers of his store's business.
Market Trends: Bidders Big on ARs and Concealed Carry Handguns
Typically, it's guns with a patina that grab high bids at auctions. But at one event this year, there was a much different genre of firearms that got people spending. Surprisingly, ARs and other contemporary firearms were the hot ticket.
Master Defensive Handgun Shooting Practice
It’s not enough to own a gun and shoot it a few times a year. To be prepared to defend yourself and your family, regular handgun shooting practice is a must. Get the most from those sessions.
Market Trends: First Time, Recreational Shooters Numbers Growing
Bass Pro Shop is one of the nation's largest outdoor retailers. And over the past couple of years it's seen a ton of new, first-time gun buyers make purchases.
Market Trends: Small Revolvers Big with Female Customers in Pittsburgh
For first-time female customers in Pittsburgh, one retailer has seen a big uptick in Smith & Wesson revolver sales.
Military Collectables Hot at RIA's September Firearms Auction
RIA continued an impressive run through 2014 with its most recent firearms auction. The event drew top prices for military hardware, especially ones of German origin.
10 Concealed Carry Articles by Massad Ayoob You MUST Read
If you practice concealed carry, put these 10 essential articles by Massad Ayoob on your 'Must Read' list!
Defensive Use of Tactical Shotguns
When it comes to shotguns, there has been a marked turn toward home-defense. Here's a few points about taking up the defensive shotgun for the protection of yourself, home or office.
True Story: One Revolver, Two Cartridges and a Kitchen Timer
When it comes to training with a handgun, sometimes less is more.
Market Trends: The Ruger 10/22 and SR22 Hot at New Hampshire Store
It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.
Market Trends: Pass the Ammo—And the Reloading Supplies!
As more and more people shoot, more and more have become involved with reloading. The discipline has become so popular in New Hampshire that one retailer has dedicated a whole wing to reloading supplies.
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