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Suggestions are about the same thing as opinions. I find that the majority of people mean well, but the main issue is that they’re telling you what works for them,...

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Mike Searson writes [via ammoland.com]: The year was 1873 and Colt’s latest handgun, the Model P (aka as the Single Action Army Revolver of 1873) was just awarded the contract as...

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On high noon, four armed men burst in to Jeff’s Jewelry in Houston, Texas. The robbers came in shooting. But speed, surprise and violence of action weren’t enough to win the fight against the...

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Don seems to like his “casually tactical” gear in basic black. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s functional and unobtrusive. Check out what he’s chosen to carry at...

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Another documented bear spray failure. In this case, the victim chose to use bear spray instead of the pistol he had with him. It’s an interesting contrast with Kim Woodman,...

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How Will Gun-nut Nation Explain An Uptick In Violent Crime? Mike “The Gun Guy” Weisser asks over at huffingtonpost.com. In case you hadn’t guess, the Massachusetts FFL reckons the recent rise...

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(This is a reader-submitted review as part of our gun review contest. See details here.) By Daniel Henderson If you’re able to add and subtract, it’s easy to figure out that...

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New Jersey bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami has something in common with seven of the 9/11 hijackers: he used a Virginia ID to carry out his attack. Despite improved laws, Mr. Rahami managed to secure...

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Whether it’s the prospect of a Clinton presidency, a number of high visibility terrorist attacks or concealed carry liberalization, 2016 is on track to become the year with the most gun sales in...

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“My own view is that there’s no way to make assault rifle bans effective. It’s an ineffective law, it’s an ineffective goal, it’s an ineffective policy that’s mostly about symbolism...

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They don’t. As CNN’s expert points out, they shoot to stop: Why do police shoot to kill? – “To gain a better understanding of police officers’ use of deadly force...

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When the October 1974 issue of American Rifleman came out, featuring a cover story on Ed McGivern to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth, it would have a lasting...

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(sponsored) Remington has a new CEO, a new attitude and laser-like focus on quality control. But don’t take our word for it. Click here, buy your tickets to the 2016...

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You can win a Black Arch holster by entering the best caption for this photo in the comments by Sunday midnight. Have at it.

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It has been nearly a year since I first took possession of my GLOCK 19 MOS, which quickly found itself in a holster in my waistband on a very frequent...

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If you can’t stop criminals in jail from gaining access to a firearm, what hope is there that gun control will disarm criminals, crazies or terrorists in the wild? None.

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Another GLOCK 19. And we don’t mean that in a bad way. Toby, a graphic designer, keeps things sleek and simple. Check out what he’s carrying at Everyday Carry ....

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The violence in El Cajon, California continues to simmer, especially as many “protesters” turn into rioters once the sun sets. Once more, we saw traffic blockades and violence against motorists,...

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There were a lot of comments underneath our post Nevada Bans Hunting with TrackingPoint, Large Calibers Because it “Isn’t Sporting”. TTAG reader Blake had this to say about that:  Nature...

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(This is a reader-submitted review as part of our gun review contest. See details here.) By Adam Cummings With long lines, smooth curves and a beautiful finish, it’s hard to keep...

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