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Most armed encounters occur in low light, so in order to prevail you must be able to positively identify your adversary. These are the four best flashlight techniques.
July 15, 2012
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If there’s one thing that SHOT Show made apparent to AmericanRifleman.org editors, it was that the only things in trouble during a Zombie Apocalypse... would be the living-dead. Manufacturers throughout the industry unveiled zombie-slaying gear of all shapes and sizes, and this gallery highlights some of the most interesting (and occasionally chuckle-worthy) zombie warfare accessories available.
July 15, 2012
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SHOT Show 2012 was a chance for firearms manufacturers around the world to show off the latest and greatest, and one of the companies that impressed the AmericanRifleman.org staff early in the week was Kimber. Get an inside look at the Kimber booth, along with some of the company's latest designs, in the gallery below.
July 15, 2012
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Bond Arms builds handguns based on Deringer’s original design, but with modifications for safety and strength. And now, these guns are smaller and more patriotic.
July 15, 2012
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Capable of shooting .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt and .45 ACP cartridges, the Governor defines versatility. Managing Editor Aaron Carter recently visited Smith & Wesson’s Springfield, Mass., facility to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Governor.
July 15, 2012
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A trip halfway around the world to Kenya for exotic fowl is more than what it seems for American Hunter Managing Editor Jeff Johnston.
July 15, 2012
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The .45 Colt/.410 handgun market has been driven and defined by the popular Taurus Judge series of double-action revolvers. With the success of the Judge, other manufacturers have released new or redesigned models in order to provide dual-caliber shooting options for this growing segment of the market. Here are some of the models currently available:
July 15, 2012
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NRA editors rarely need an excuse to chat about their favorite firearms. So when Ruger announced its Million Gun Challenge earlier in 2011, the buzz around the office turned to not who actually owns a Ruger, but how many and which models. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their personal collections, and invite you to tell us about your own favorite Ruger.
July 15, 2012
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As a shooter, you likely have an array of shooting-related items you’d ask Santa for if you could. But giving a gift to another shooter is a different story, and can be as difficult as buying for any other hard-to-shop-for person on your list. This year AmericanRifleman.org helps you find the perfect gift for the shooter on your list with its 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.
July 15, 2012
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I recently inherited two old double barrels from a neighbor. Both shotguns appeared in rough shape and looked as though in a past life they propped open barn doors. After examining them, I came to a conclusion—one was a parts gun, but the other might be salvageable. Here are the steps I took to restore the old shotgun.
July 15, 2012
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Sub-compact .32 ACP pistols are still among the most compact and lightweight backup and hideout guns available. They offer a much better level of stopping power and selection of defense-grade ammunition than similarly sized .22s and .25s. Kel-Tec and North American Arms each provide pistols with a unique set of features, but both guns are reliable and eminently pocketable.
July 15, 2012
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Can't wait for SHOT Show to find out what's new for shooters in 2012? Thanks to the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Show, held the first week of November in Reno, Nev., you can get a peek at what's in store for the new year. Here are just a few of the exciting new firearms that were on display.
July 15, 2012
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The deer hunting days of firing a Whistlin’ Bill across a corn field from the end of a smoothbore shotgun and lobbing it at your target like it’s a mortar are long gone. Today’s slug gun and load combos deliver tack-driving pinpoint accuracy out to 100 yards, and with just a little holdover, continue to carry drop-dead devastation for easily another 50 yards beyond that.
July 15, 2012
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Slug guns may well be some of the best firearms made for deer hunting, but all are not equal. Here are some of the top choices of big-lead throwers.
July 15, 2012
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