Guns and Gear

Guns and Gear

First Look: Taurus 650 Shrouded Hammer .357 Magnum

A quick look at the new Taurus 650, a snub-nosed .357 Magnum…

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Foreign Weapons at the Nazi’s “Atlantic Wall”

World War II was the greatest clash of men and machines in…

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SureFire X300 Turbo Review

In this SureFire X300 Turbo review, Richard Johnson brings a critical eye…

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Don’t Make This First-Time Gun Owner Mistake

Taking up a firearm for personal defense is serious business. To succeed…

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Do Pistol Bullet Grain Weights Really Matter?

When they get low on ammo, new shooters will typically walk up…

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Sikorsky H-5: One Seriously Ugly Helicopter

In this article, former U.S. Army helicopter pilot Dr. Will Dabbs takes…

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What Is Holster Retention?

Armed citizens and police officers share a common issue: finding a secure…

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Vortex Optics Defender Red Dot Sights — Roundup

Vortex Optics has been making optics for firearms for a very long…

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What Is a Semi-Automatic Firearm?

Most human pursuits have their own dedicated lexicon. As an example, sweating…

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