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70 Years of Gun Digest
Since World War II, Gun Digest has been the gun book by which all others are measured.
Maximizing Shooting Efficiency for Turkey Hunting
Some critical aspects of bringing home a long beard happen before turkey season starts. Testing to discover the maximum range of your gun and the most effective combination of choke and loads are preseason musts.
Video: Appendix Carry Lesson with Rob Pincus
Rob Pincus goes over some basics of every man's most nerve-racking form of concealed carry—appendix carry. Learn how it's done and why you should give it a try.
Video: Sighting in a Rifle in Two Shots
Getting a rifled scoped in and hitting where you want it to is a vital skill any shooter must have. This video gives a quick and easy technique to get a rifle sighted in using just two shots.
Video: Crazy Russian Tactical Counter-Terror Drills
Holy cow, you've never seen anything like these insane Russian tactical shooting drills! Meant to train for counter-terror operations, they take nerves of steel and the chops to match.
AR-15 Review: The Colt AR15A4
Shooting the Colt AR15A4 is a pleasure. Not that any 5.56/.223 AR has a lot of recoil, but with the reduced muzzle flip of the longer barrel and gas system, this thing can really rock and roll.
Video: In Memory Of Mr. Kalashnikov, 700 Round AK Burn
Firing 700 rounds through an AK seems a fitting tribute to the late Mikhail Kalashnikov and his ever-reliable design. But will the gun used in this test catch on fire, melt or ultimately triumph? Watch the video and find out.
Video: World's Fastest Trap Shooter
Think you're quick breaking clays? Well, hate to break it to you, but you most likely don't hold a candle to John Yeiser IV. The high-speed shooter recently set the Guinness World Record as the world's fastest trap shooter and man is he quick.
The Practical Mathematics of the .22 Caliber Firearm
Calculating the benefits of the .22 rimfire as the all-around best survival gun.
Video: Handgun Training for Personal Protection Book Review
A thoughtful and balanced video review of Handgun Training for Personal Protection. Find out why this book, by author Richard Mann, is essential reading for anyone interested in concealed carry or handgun training for home defense.
Video: One of WWII's More Unusual Weapons, S&W Model 1940
The Smith & Wesson Model 1940 is one of WWII's more unusual weapons, but has become a favorite of gun collectors. Check out this video documenting the rise and fall of one of the war's more obscure and unusual firearms.
The Fundamentals of Gunfighting
While everyone hopes the only gunfight they’ll be in is on the Xbox, if you carry for self-defense, you have to be prepared for the real thing.
Gun Digest Books Releases Annual 2014 Firearms Pricing Guide
The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2014, the definitive gun pricing guide, is back and completely updated for the new year.
Reloading Ammo Goes Digital with Hornady
Reloading ammo is a timeworn tradition, with many of its tools changing little over the past half century. But the discipline recently took a leap into the 21st century with the digital release of Hornady's reloading manual.
Henry Rifles, World War II Guns Highlight $4.4 Million Dollar Gun Auction
Rock Island Auction Company's February Regional Firearms Auction contained a vast assortment of collectables and antiques, from engraved Henry rifles, World War II firearms, and militaria, to modern gems such as new in the box shotguns, rifles, and pistols.
Shooting Drills for Self Defense
Professional operators constantly train, civilian shooters should obtain this same mindset when it comes to self-defense. Here are three skill sets with shooting drills that are certain to improve a shooter's capabilities when it matters most.
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