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Should You Get Involved When a Stranger is Attacked?
Wanting to help is basic human nature, but getting involved without knowing all the facts...
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The No. 1 hunting-related injury by far remains falls from treestands.
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This might just be the safe gun storage that's right for your family.
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Trigger Control: How to Make Every Shot Count
From tactical to smallbore competition to big game, success depends on trigger control.
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Beyond Basic CCW Training: Next Steps
How long has it been since you last practiced shooting your handgun, let alone sought...
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Trigger Pull Weight: Is Lighter Always Better?
That all depends on the shooter, the gun and its intended purpose.
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A comfortable carry rig is an effective carry rig.
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Shotshells: Interpreting the Numbers on the Box
The numbers printed on the top flap of shotgun shell boxes are a form of...
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How to Draw a Gun From a Wheelchair
There are more factors to consider for wheelchair users, but it's very doable!
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4 Ways to Choose Your First Concealed-Carry Gun
This isn't a decision someone else should make for you.
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A handy guide for talking to your friends who don't "get it."
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How (& Why) You Should Keep Both Eyes Open While Shooting
The secret is in the septum.
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Home Defense for Newbies: Pistol-Grip-Only Shotguns vs. Pistol-Caliber Carbines
Both platforms are excellent choices, but there are some things newbies need to know.
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Self-Defense For Women: Listen To Your Instincts
Learning to pay attention to your hunches is part of cultivating "Condition Yellow."
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The brass tacks of what can be a complex choice.
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10 Ways to Help Teach Safe Gun Handling
Taking a new shooter under your wing is a noble undertaking. Here's how to do...
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Home Defense: Pistols vs. Shotguns vs. Rifles
Each has pros and cons; the question for you is what is best for your...
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