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An alleged carjacker in Portland, Oregon, was shot by police after the suspect began waiving his firearm at officers and asking them to shoot him.

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I was initially enamored with the RAAC MKA-1919, otherwise known as the AR-15 looking shotgun. It was the star of our 2012 SHOT Show coverage, registering over 80,000 readers within the first few days after release. Then I got a review gun, and in August of that year everyone got to read that the gun had some quirks. My review was one of the few that put the gun through its paces, and demonstrated that it failed more than it fired. But at the time, I was excited about a modification company that had exhibited with RAAC at SHOT. Guns can get expensive and the base price of the 1919 wasn’t that high. A couple hundred in mods I felt was reasonable for a niche specialty gun like this, assuming that it works well. That company never got back to me.

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Following in the footsteps of Bill Gates, Paul Allen and other well-heeled businessmen, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg donated $1 million to a universal background check initiative in Washington state on Aug. 29.

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Hickok45 shoots some 300 Blackout with an integrally suppressed Daniel Defense M4.

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Jerry Miculek spoke with Iraqveteran8888 about various tips for shooting in a three gun competition.

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As you probably have surmised by now, this column is really about taking a global collapse seriously. You can walk into your local supermarket these days and find a prepper magazine in the rack, but what I have found is that most of the content out there, free on the internet, and in […]

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I often get asked by people what gun they should buy to carry. My answer is always the same. “Buy the gun that you will actually carry.” For most people that means a gun that fits into your front pocket. I would argue that for every one person who carries on the belt, that are at least ten who carry in the front pocket. The same thing goes for women when you compare on the body carry vs. purse carry. If you carry on the belt, all the power to you, but most of us find to be a giant pain in the butt, or waist, or armpit, or wherever else you might carry a firearm besides your pocket or purse. The problem with both pocket and purse, though, is that neither of them are good at distributing weight. And in the pocket, the thinner you are and the more form fitting your pants, the more the gun tends to stick out. Also, though a gun may be small and light, the cartridge may be too powerful to shoot the gun confidently.

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Who makes the world’s most complete, most bad-ass combat shotgun? It is a question that will stir some heated debates. Pump guns almost always have a leg up over fickle automatics. Capacity is an issue. For civilians who don’t want to bother with registering an SBS, length is still a concern. Ultimately it comes down to two main discussion points: reliability and ergonomics. UTAS, makers of the UTS-15, hope to settle the debate once and for all. They’ve released an overhauled version of their bullpup that is shaking things up.

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Mossberg's MVP Patrol in 5.56 is a surprising rifle. The basic nature of this gun's design makes it easy to use, and the two chamberings (5.56, and .308) make it a logical choice for preppers. If you're looking for a compact rifle that shoots inexpensive ammo, and one that is imminently capable, check out the Mossbergs.

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More signs of a buyer's market, if you're looking to purchase a new firearm, now might be the best time to do it.

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A group of students at the University of South Carolina are pushing for campus carry in the wake of a recent rash of robbers in and around the campus area, local media reports.

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Video footage of a man being 'swatted' at an office building has surfaced, revealing how the hoax unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Littleton, Colorado.

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Discovery Channel and Red Jacket Firearms LLC have opted to part ways with Will Hayden, who has been accused of raping his 12-year-old daughter.

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Polymer80.com has come up with an interesting concept with a polymer AR15 80% lower receiver kit. The kit delivers an easier path to finish the drilling and milling than regular 7075 or 6061 forged aluminum receivers for DIY home gun makers. The reason is mainly due its polymer construction. The Polymer80.com has most of the key areas molded and machined, includes a disposable jig, and even drill/mill bits in a kit all the cost of your typical receiver. And we're going to build one and see how it does.

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The Texas father who was on trial for fatally shooting the drunken driver who killed his two sons in Dec. 2012 was acquitted on Wednesday by a jury of his peers, local media reports.

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"I kept telling him to stop and get down," said Quinton Wood, the homeowner. "Then everything went bad."

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Gun owners in The Golden State will no longer have to wait 10 days before being allowed to pick up a purchased weapon from a licensed dealer should a federal judge's ruling hold up.

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DemolitionRanch fires some earplugs aka 'rubber bullets' from a shotgun. How lethal are they?

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An Arizona shooting instructor was fatally shot Monday by a 9-year-old girl firing a fully automatic weapon at a range in White Hills, reports local media.

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For the second time this month, the star of Discovery Channel's "Sons of Guns" Will Hayden was arrested on charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor.

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