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Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day – Robert Kramer

Robert, a retired electrician, totes a SIG P250 .45 in a DeSantis IWB rig. Which is plenty of firepower to handle just about anything that most people will ever encounter. See what else he’s packing at...

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Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day – Joe Armstrong

Joe’s carry gun is the original “baby” GLOCK the G26, in this case, the Gen 4. About the size of a G43, but with double stack capacity of 10+1. See the rest of his carry compliment at Everyday Carry ....

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NRA Museums Director: How to Collect Guns

Jim Supica, NRA Museums Director writes [via ammoland.com]: Few of us set out to be gun collectors. We usually start with a gun. For those fortunate enough to have grown up in a rural area or in a...

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POV Footage of a Handgun Hunt for Deer (You’re Welcome)

Here’s a video of something you’ve likely always wondered about: handgun hunting for deer. Our video contributor TexasNative00 took his .38 Special and hopped into a treestand, priming himself for jus...

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Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day – Matt Campbell

Does it get any more classic than a Smith J-frame carried in a leather IWB holster? We submit that it does not. See everything Matt carries on a daily basis at Everyday Carry . . . The post Everyday...

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Springfield Adds Two New .45 ACP Model XD-E Hammer-Fired Pistols

Springfield rolled out their new XD-E 9mm hammer-fired single stack pistol earlier this year at the NRA Annual Meeting. Now they’re expanding the line by adding two new models (one featuring a Viridian...

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.22LR Pistol Showdown: Browning Buck Mark vs. Ruger Mark Series

A .22 pistol is one of the most versatile guns you can have in your safe. And every gun owner should have one if for no other reason than it’s an almost an ideal gun to use when teaching noobs how to...

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Former Trump Aide Sebastian Gorka Carries Two Guns!

Recoil just published a Q & A with former Trump Aide Sebastian Gorka. Mr. Gorka is a die-hard gun guy and 2A supporter. Recoil published their photo of his everyday carry kit on Twitter (above) —...

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Cimarron Announces the 1851 Navy Percussion Peacemaker Revolver

Colt’s 1851 Navy revolver was one of the authentic classics that cemented the Hartford, Connecticut gun maker’s reputation. These 7.5-inch barrel cap-and-ball beauties were made for almost a quarter...

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Update On Civilian Marksmanship Program Getting New Rifles & Pistols

By Philip Van Cleave via Ammoland.com Virginia Citizens Defense League member Clayton Vieg, who often updates members at the Annandale VCDL membership meetings on Civilian Marksmanship Program ( CMP )...

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Springfield Shooter Rob Leatham Explains the Gunmaker’s “Grip Zone”

In the video below, Springfield’s pet pro shooter Rob Leatham (not shown) answers critics who spy the words “GRIP ZONE” on the gunmaker’s Mod.2 gats and think “what the actual F?” It’s not the most...

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About the Ruger Blackhawk [Video]

There’s just something about a revolver that still appeals to millions of American gun owners. They’re used for everything from home defense to plinking, to hunting and bugout bag duty as simple,...

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How to Buy a 1911 From the Civilian Marksmanship Program

Mark Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Civilian Marksmanship Program writes: To all CMP constituents: The CMP Board of Directors has discussed at length how the sales of 1911s would be handled,...

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Cabot Guns Relaunches Alchemy Custom Weaponry

Premium custom 1911 maker Cabot Guns bought Alchemy Custom Weaponry in 2016. Now they’re re-launching the brand in advance of SHOT, featuring three hand-tuned and fitted 1911 pistols in the mid to...

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New From Ed Brown: FX1 9mm 1911s

Oooh, now that’s a cool looking gun. Ed Brown is building some modern flair into their new FX1 models with unique slide serrations and ports, an optics cut, light rail, magwell, and custom finish....

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Gun Review: H&K VP9SK

Back in the day, I ran economic development for Texas. Convincing firearms manufacturers to move or expand in The Lone Star State was one of the favorite parts of my job. I didn’t think H&K would...

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Gun Review: B&T TP9 Pistol

The B&T TP9 started life back in 1989 as the select fire Steyr TMP (tactical machine pistol). Neutered semi-auto versions were later imported to the US as the Steyr SPP (special purpose pistol)....

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Hunting Challenge: Texas Hogs With A Handgun

By David Parrish If you’ve ever sat around a campfire telling hunting stories, the subject of Texas hogs has probably come up. You’ve no doubt heard tell of both the fantastic and the failures involved...

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Women Are Better Off Buying A Small Gun for Concealed Carry: Guns for Beginners

Small handguns suck. There’s less mass to soak-up recoil. There’s less surface area for a secure grip. They tend to shoot smaller bullets, which create smaller wound channels, delivering less...

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Gear Review: K Rounds OWB Pancake Holster

When I’m out and about, I carry a compact sidearm in an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster. When I’m at the range, I switch to an outside-the-waistband (OWB) holster, strapping-on my SIG SAUER P226R EE...

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