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How Durable Are Your Magazines?
Regardless of where you go for firearm information, some form of gun testing is likely to figure into the results you dig up. Consumer appetites for this information are just as vigorous as in other industries. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a thorough review of products before laying out money …
First Look: Alien Gear Swivel Drop Leg Extension
Alien Gear Holster, based out of Post Falls, ID, is now bolstering their duty and military Rapid Force gear line with the new Swivel Drop Leg Extension expansion kits. The kit is meant for users to move the Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 and Level 3 duty holsters off …
True Velocity: Re-Defining The ‘Metallic’ Cartridge
Although “technology” may be viewed as repugnant by some—especially among older adults—the associated advancements aren’t necessarily unfavorable. As an example, until the advent of the self-contained, all-metallic cartridge in the 19th century, the components required to discharge a firearm—ignition source, powder/propellant and projectile(s), among other things—were, for the most part …
Holiday Gift Guide: Specialty Knives, Hand Axes & Multi-Tools
Recently, we posted about a variety of handy folding knives for everyday carry. While small- to mid-size folders can handle a plethora of daily tasks, some jobs call for bigger blades, more specialized tools or even a small hand axe. So, as we head into the holiday season, here are a few …
Learn to Search Slow & Carefully
Whether or not it is a good idea to search your own residence for a suspected burglar, most people have done it and will continue to do it. One awakens to a noise and simply doesn’t know what it is. Could the cat have knocked something over or is someone …
Censoring Gun Owners
Many have noted that the Second Amendment literally protects all of our other rights; after all, if criminals or tyrants are able to take your life or liberty with little to no resistance—especially armed resistance—your right to free speech, your right to due process under the law and more are …
What Makes a Receiver into a Gun?
The ATF’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) sent a letter to gun dealers (Federal Firearm License holders) in late September further “explaining” the Biden administration’s arguably unconstitutional new rule on gun frames and receivers. The ATF wrote a long-winded opening statement to …
The Pros and Cons Of Red Dot Sight On Your Shotgun
One flip through this magazine reveals that red-dot sights on handguns are incredibly popular right now. For ARs it’s been like that for some time, mainly because few can deny this sighting system’s speed and heads-up accuracy. So, wouldn’t one be the cat’s meow on your home-defense shotgun? It’s not …
First Look: Viridian Laser for the Heritage Rough Rider Revolver
Viridian Weapon Technologies is now selling an E Series laser sight module that is compatible with the .22 caliber Heritage Rough Rider revolver. The E Series Laser sight module is designed to mount to the trigger guard of specific handguns. Viridian’s latest model fits the single action Rough Rider revolvers which …
Hornady Precision Hunter
This week, we’re taking a closer look at Hornady’s Precision Hunter ammunition. Using a projectile with similar ballistics to the ELD bullet found in Hornady Match ammunition, Precision Hunter has been further tuned to deadly effect with an ELD-X bullet, which stands for Extremely Low Drag-eXpanding. The bullets are designed for expansion at both …