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5 Things You Must Know About Detachable Magazines

5 Things You Must Know About Detachable Magazines

Mags are the unsung heroes of proper firearm function.
Family Home Defense

Family Home Defense

Home defense is more than confronting a bad guy. It is a comprehensive plan for...
Reviewed: Umarex' M29 Air Revolver

Reviewed: Umarex' M29 Air Revolver

It looks and feels like the classic "Dirty Harry" Smith & Wesson...but it's an airgun!
5 Need-To-Know Trigger Terms To Help You Shoot Better

5 Need-To-Know Trigger Terms To Help You Shoot Better

Okay, what's "trigger creep"? And "take-up"? We explain those terms you keep reading in gun...
Gun Sights 101: Iron Sights, Pt. 1

Gun Sights 101: Iron Sights, Pt. 1

We've talked a lot about how guns function. Here's how to make them really work...
10 Range-Bag Must-Haves (You Didn't Know You Needed)

10 Range-Bag Must-Haves (You Didn't Know You Needed)

Does every one of these suggestions have a hard-luck story behind it? Maybe...
How to Choose the Best Turkey-Hunting Shotgun

How to Choose the Best Turkey-Hunting Shotgun

It's almost Thunder Chicken Time! Do you have the right shotgun?
8 Questions to Ask Your Gunsmith Now

8 Questions to Ask Your Gunsmith Now

Ask the right questions before getting work done on your gun.
5 Rookie Gun Handling Mistakes That "Old Hands" Make

5 Rookie Gun Handling Mistakes That "Old Hands" Make

Because sometimes what you think you know, just isn't so.
6 Hot Tips For Teaching New Shooters With Air Guns

6 Hot Tips For Teaching New Shooters With Air Guns

Air guns help make teaching the fundamentals easy...here's how.
Build Your Skills: Shotgun Fitting

Build Your Skills: Shotgun Fitting

Here are a few tips to help you achieve the perfect shotgun fit.
Doctor's Rx For Handgun Grips: Safety & Accuracy

Doctor's Rx For Handgun Grips: Safety & Accuracy

The best grip depends partially on what kind of gun you have...
Giving Guns As Gifts: Don't Forget the "Batteries"

Giving Guns As Gifts: Don't Forget the "Batteries"

Gifting a gun this year? Don't forget these critical safety and security accessories!
How to Give a Gun as a Gift

How to Give a Gun as a Gift

Giving a firearm as a present can be tricky. Here's how to ensure they love...
How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms

How Do Guns Work? Single-Shot Mechanisms

For many people, a single-shot gun is their first gun. Here's how they work.
3 Ways Bird Hunting is Different Overseas

3 Ways Bird Hunting is Different Overseas

Head across the ocean to Old Blighty to see how they do it in England!
Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training

Why You Should Take Low-Light Defensive Handgun Training

Take the guesswork out of the proverbial "shot in the dark."
Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned

Long-Range Shooting for Beginners: 6 Things I Learned

It's both easier and harder than I thought.
5 Ways COVID-19 Made Me a Better Gun Instructor

5 Ways COVID-19 Made Me a Better Gun Instructor

Whether you're a professional instructor or mentoring a friend, here are five new tips courtesy...
How to Safely Unload Your Semi-Automatic Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun

How to Safely Unload Your Semi-Automatic Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun

If the opening scene of Dirty Harry taught us anything, it’s that it is better...
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