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Just Bought Your First Gun? Do These Things Before You Do Anything Else
A first firearm comes with real responsibility. Before you head to the range or tuck it into a nightstand, set up the habits, storage, and training that make ownership safer and smarter.
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Pistols That Still Hold Up in a World Full of Better Options
Some handguns are outclassed on paper yet remain deeply relevant because they shoot well, last forever, and keep earning trust. These are the pistols that survive the spec-sheet era by being better in the hand than they look on paper.
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5 Handgun Habits That Makes Skilled Shooters Look Like Beginners
A practical gallery on common handgun habits that can undermine solid shooting fundamentals and make experienced shooters appear less polished than they are.
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Why Your Expensive Pistol Starts Letting You Down After One Range Session
A premium pistol is not immune to stoppages, sluggish cycling, or early wear after a single trip to the range. In many cases, the problem is not the price tag at all, but a mix of maintenance habits, ammunition choices, magazines, and shooter technique.
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16 Things Most People Get Completely Wrong About Lever-Action Rifles
A clear, myth-busting gallery on what lever-action rifles are, how they work, and why so many common assumptions about them miss the mark.
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The One Handgun the FBI Ditched And Why Agents Were Quietly Relieved
The FBI’s short, troubled run with the Smith & Wesson 1076 became one of the clearest lessons in modern law enforcement weapons policy. What looked like the perfect answer after a deadly shootout turned into a bulky, unreliable sidearm many agents were happy to see disappear.
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The Gun Every Prepper Stockpiles First: Did You Too?
When people talk about the first firearm most preppers buy, one answer comes up again and again: the 12-gauge shotgun. Here’s why it dominates preparedness conversations, where it shines, and where the hype can outrun reality.
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12 Guns That Were Discontinued Too Soon and Left Owners Furious
A look back at 12 firearms that vanished from the market faster than many shooters expected, leaving loyal owners annoyed, collectors intrigued, and fans still asking why they were dropped.
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7 Shotgun Myths That Even Experienced Shooters Still Believe
A practical look at the persistent shotgun myths that continue to shape advice at ranges, in duck blinds, and around gun counters.
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10 Budget Guns That Actually Outperformed Their Expensive Competition
A look at affordable firearms that earned a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and real world performance that often rivaled pricier models.
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Springfield Armory vs Smith & Wesson: 80 Concealed Carry Instructors Picked a Side
We looked at what concealed carry instructors value most and where Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson each stand out. The result is a practical, instructor-minded comparison that goes far beyond brand loyalty.
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Ruger 10/22 vs Marlin Model 60: The .22 Rifle Debate That Will Never Be Settled
Few rimfire arguments last longer than Ruger 10/22 versus Marlin Model 60. Both rifles earned loyal followings for good reason, and the real winner depends on what you value most: customization, simplicity, accuracy, or nostalgia.