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Mark Chesnut

Knife To A Gunfight: Chalk One Up For ROTC Cadet With A Knife In VA Terror Attack

An armed terrorist walked into a classroom. Unarmed cadets stopped him anyway.

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Rep. Ralph Norman places a revolver on a diner table during a meeting with constituents
Scott Witner

SC Rep. Ralph Norman Pulls Loaded .38 at Constituent Meeting to Make a Point

Rep. Ralph Norman placed a loaded revolver on a diner table during a constituent meeting to make a point about gun rights.

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Gavin Newsom holding or discussing a SIG P365 X-Macro handgun gifted by podcast host Shawn Ryan
Mark Chesnut

Gov. Newsom Still Hasn’t Got His Pistol Home

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accepted a SIG P365 X-Macro as a gift during a podcast appearance. Months later, his own gun laws are still keeping it out of his hands.

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Guns

Taurus TX9 full size 9mm pistol on a range bench with loaded magazines and optics-ready slide
Michael Irwin Collins

Taurus TX 9: New Flagship 9mm

The Taurus TX9 delivers solid ergonomics, reliability, and accuracy across three sizes, making it a serious contender in the striker-fired market.

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Charter Arms Explorer II .22LR pistol with broomhandle Mauser styling and detachable barrel
Travis Pike

Obscure Object of Desire – Charter Arms Explorer II

Charter Arms tried to reinvent the AR-7 with the Explorer II, a broomhandle-style .22LR handgun. The concept was intriguing, but reliability issues quickly became apparent.

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Ruger Security-380 pistol with fiber optic front sight and Lite Rack slide system
Mike Hardesty

Ruger Security-380 Review: A Reliable .380 Built for Defense

Ruger’s Security-380 is an easy-rack, soft-shooting .380 with serious capacity and reliability—built for defense, training, and everyday carry.

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Gear

Mike Hardesty

Frytech Magnetic Buffer System: A New Way to Tame AR Recoil

Frytech’s Magnetic Buffer System replaces the traditional AR buffer spring with rare-earth magnets to deliver smoother recoil and faster follow-up shots.

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HiLight Tactical P4X pistol weapon light mounted on handgun rail
Mike Hardesty

HiLight Tactical P4X Review: A Bright, Budget-Friendly Weapon Light

The HiLight Tactical P4X packs 1,100 lumens and serious candela into a compact, budget-friendly weapon light built for modern handguns.

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CLC 25-pocket tool bag used as a low-profile range bag with AR magazines and tools
Scott Witner

This “Tool Bag” Might Be the Best Range Bag You’ve Never Considered

The CLC 25-pocket tool bag offers a durable, discreet alternative to traditional range bags with plenty of space for mags, tools, and compact rifles.

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Ammo

RCBS Turret Press set up on a reloading bench with .223 cartridges and dies installed
Mike Hardesty

RCBS Turret Press And The .223… A Perfect Pair!

A hands-on RCBS Turret Press review with .223/5.56 load development, accuracy results, and real-world reloading performance.

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Two AR-15s with surefire suppressors and quality ammo.
Scott Witner

Does Ammo Quality Actually Matter When Shooting Suppressed?

Suppressors change how your firearm behaves, and the ammo you choose can dramatically affect noise, performance, and reliability.

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Liberty Ammunition Overwatch 9mm defensive ammunition
Mike Hardesty

Liberty Ammunition’s 9mm Overwatch Load: 72-Grain Bullet, Max Velocity

Liberty Ammunition’s Overwatch 9mm promises extreme velocity and serious stopping power. We tested accuracy, penetration, and real performance.

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