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John Farnham: Don’t Flake Out With H&K VP9 Mag Release

Gun guru John Farnham writes [via ammoland.com]: We’ve see a number of H&K’s Glock-like VP9 Pistols in Defensive Pistol Classes recently. All have run well, and the pistol’s ergonomics are... The...

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Debunking the “8% forgot to take off the safety” in Bear Attacks Myth

If you’ve been reading about defensive uses of firearms against bears, you’ve likely read that bear spray is more effective than firearms. That a large percentage of people faced with bear attacks......

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Tom McHale: How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love A Red Dot on My...

Tom McHale [not shown] writes [via ammoland.com]: Believe it or not, there was a time that shooters went into full-scale revolt about the idea of putting scopes on rifles. You’d hear... The post Tom...

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Caracal Shipping Drop-Safe Model F. How Great Is That?

“Caracal USA is pleased to announce the availability of Model F recall replacement pistols in the United States,” an email blast revealed. “Delivery of the Model F replacement pistol will... The post...

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Hands On With The SilencerCo Maxim 9

Capitol Armory and SilencerCo shared a bay at the end of the expansive (well over half a mile of shooting lanes!) Texas Firearms Festival. It was a very popular destination, but I... The post Hands On...

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Kimber Gun Rights Bulletin: Ashley Mundy is Every Gun Hater’s Nightmare

Ashley Mundy is the gun hater’s worse nightmare – someone whose father encouraged her to obtain a concealed carry license. She used her personal defensive handgun to defend herself and her... The post...

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Where Are All The Bear Attack Pistol Failures?

While discussing the effectiveness of pistols in defence against bear attacks, a consistent theme is the claim that they’re not effective, difficult to use, and that many more people who use... The...

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Gear Review: Hanks Gun Leather IWB Holster for SIG P238

As soon as SIG SAUER worked through the initial hiccups with the P238, I had one on order. And when Underwood Ammo’s 90-grain .380 Auto Xtreme Penetrator +P round utilizing... The post Gear Review:...

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An Open Letter to Santa (and Smith & Wesson)

Dear Santa, I’ve been real good this year. I pulled Suzie’s hair and made mom angry but felt very bad and I gave her my last piece of strawberry gum.... The post An Open Letter to Santa (and Smith...

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New From Remington: Rp9 Full Size Polymer Pistol

Word has prematurely leaked out of the NASGW meetings in KC, so we can now let you know about the newest entry in the full-sized, striker-fired polymer pistol game…the Remington... The post New From...

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New From Walther Arms: Creed 9mm Pistol

Walther’s just announced a value priced addition to its line of handguns. Called the Creed, the “pre-cocked double action” TENIFER-coated pistol will pack 16+1 rounds of 9mm parabellum in a... The post...

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Gun Review: EAA SAR Arms K2 .45

  By reader Matt M. Sixty shots rang out over and over in my mind as I made the drive back from MAG 40. It had been a hard week,... The post Gun Review: EAA SAR Arms K2 .45 appeared first on The Truth...

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A Visit to Lone Wolf’s Headquarters in Idaho

Lone Wolf Distributors, perhaps the oldest and largest manufacturer of aftermarket parts for GLOCK pistols, continues to increase its domestic production capacity. While most of its manufacturing...

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Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Armed Woman Chases Off Three Home Invaders,...

At a little before 4 a.m. on September 16th, three armed criminals invaded a home in Gwinnett, Georgia. The video shows much of the action, but written accounts provide some interesting... The post...

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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 19-3

The Smith & Wesson Model 19 “Combat Magnum” was one of the most beloved handguns ever made. Produced continuously from 1957 to 1999, tens of thousands of police officers carried a Model... The post...

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Raven Arms MP-25: The ‘Saturday Night Special’ Reloaded

Reader Practical Shooter writes: We’re all too aware of how big an impact the economy and the various industrial downturns have had on friends, neighbors, family, and ourselves. Current trends... The...

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New from Colt: Colt Stainless Steel Competition Pistols

Press release [via ammoland.com] Building on the incredible success of the Colt Competition Pistol, the historic firearms manufacturer has sought to expand the line by offering the same great feature...

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Gear Review: Strike Industries EMP+2 GLOCK 43 Magazine Extension

When GLOCK introduced its long-awaited sub-compact 9mm G43 to the U.S. market, naysayers were not impressed. “It’s too late to the party!” they cried, as if GLOCK’s commercial caution had offended the...

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New from Apex Tactical Specialties: Apex Action Enhancement Kit for GLOCKs

I don’t understand why pistol makers don’t put more effort into their triggers. Probably because they don’t have to. How many potential GLOCK buyers dry fire one of Gaston’s gats... The post New from...

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Gear Review: K Rounds Pancake-Thigh Conversion Rig

K Rounds, located just outside of Seattle, is a purveyor of high-quality, American-made Kydex holster solutions and has slowly been entering the public soft goods market. They’re known for the... The...

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