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On Saturday night, I was absently checking Facebook when I came across a post from my friend Philip Schreier, “This is very sad and disturbing. Chris was scheduled to visit the museum and tape some TV segment in the near future.” There was a link to an item reporting the death of former U.S. Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle. News accounts allege that Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were murdered by a former Marine suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
February 04, 2013
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Any good (or better) quality handgun from Colt or Smith & Wesson probably deserves a so-called “factory letter” to go with it. Both companies offer this service and while it is getting expensive, it may, in the long run, add to the value of the gun. Basically, a factory letter is derived from the shipping records of the company and reports the basic description of the gun, any special features, the day that it left the factory and to whom it was shipped. Today that means a gun store with an FFL, but in older times, guns sometimes went straight to the end user.
February 04, 2013
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A number of companies have trimmed the stock of a hunting rifle and called it a "women's" gun—but Savage Arms set out to design a rifle that was truly designed for female hunters and shooters. The company listened to what women had to say, and used that feedback to help create the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week: the Model 11/111 Lady Hunter.
February 04, 2013
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The Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program works. I know this because a good friend of mine used it to teach his sons about firearms. I’m planning on using it to teach my kids about what to do if they come across an unsecured, unsupervised firearm.
February 01, 2013
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I can’t collect handguns because I can’t afford it. You have to accept the difference between an organized collection of specimens of a particular make or model, and an accumulation of different handguns that fill specific needs in your shooting life or were priced right when you thought they were really neat. My limited little armory is in the latter category. I am fooling around with a particular category of gun collection, but for now I am more of a gun accumulator than a gun collector. I suspect that many readers are in similar situations, so may I suggest another form of gun-related collecting?
January 31, 2013
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FAB Defense, MAKO, and Hanover Toolbox introduce a new prototype self-defense hat called the Gotcha. A self-defense tool made of reinforced durable polymer composite that is discreetly located in the brim of the baseball hat can be used to defend oneself with only a moments notice. The tool does not have sharpened edges, but is great for use on pressure points and other ways to subdue an assailant.
January 28, 2013
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Someone looking for a tougher knife for everyday carry should check out the new Eagle Heavy Duty knife by Al Mar Knives. The blade is made in laminated SDP-189 steel, and comes in Earth/brown scales. ZDP-189 metal is powdered, with a 3% carbon content that Al Mar Knives heat treats to 64Rc. The Eagle HD weighs 3 oz., has a blade thickness of .10", and a blade length of 9". This knife also comes in International Orange and blue G-10 scales exclusively through their custom shop.
January 28, 2013
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North American Arms introduces its' .22 Mag. Mini-Revolver and Holster Grip Accessory. This is ideal option for concealed carry, especially for women. They may be small, but they pack a big punch. These holster grips fold knife-like against the bottom of the gun, and fold out to a full-sized grip, giving the user a better grip on the gun considering how small it is, and reducing felt-recoil. This is a 5-shot .22 mag that is spur-triggeredl. The clip is ambidextrous, which is great for clipping to a purse or in a concealed-carry bag.
January 28, 2013
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The reason that experts are constantly training is that repetition builds fundamentals, and fundamentals are the foundation of good marksmanship. Not having to think about how to line up the sights, reload or clear a malfunction, allow users to be faster at responding to a deadly threat, and can be the difference between winning and losing a fight.
January 25, 2013
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Magpul is known for its creative design solutions, and the company rolled out some of its most innovative products yet at SHOT Show 2013. First comes the MOE Fixed Carbine Stock, which provides a fixed, non-collapsing stock option for carbine-length buffer tubes. It has a slim profile, improved cheek weld and multiple sling attachment options. The company also showed off the MOE-K2 Grip, which is a drop-in upgrade for AR-15/M4 pistol grips. It was a more vertical grip angle, which is optimized for short length-of-pull firearms.
January 24, 2013
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RAM has long been known for being a supporter of the shooting and hunting sports, and now the company is offering customers a great option for safely transporting guns and gear to the field with the RAM Box. RAM showed off its line on the SHOT Show 2013 floor. To get a look at the trucks—and the powerful engines that keep them going—watch the video below or check out AmericanHunter.org/OpeningDay.
January 24, 2013
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Leica introduced the revolutionary Geovid HD-B Laser Rangefinding Binocular at SHOT Show 2013. The binoculars use the Perger Porro prism system, an updated ergonomic bridge construction, and a laser rangefinder with a multifunction ballistic computer to deliver high-quality optical performance. It's extremely simple to upload the ballistic information to the microSD memory card, made even easier by accessing the internal database of the card that contains practically all standard caliber ammunition's ballistic curves.
January 24, 2013
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The Mako Group's FAB Defense brought its new magazine-carrying collapsible rifle buttstock to SHOT Show 2013, with a new innovation or two. The buttstock, called the GL-MAG M4/AR-15 Survival Stock, can carry any capacity AR-15 magazine in 5.56 or .223. The magazine is held securely in the stock by the same mechanics that secure a magazine to the rifle's firing system. The stock has a quick-release button that places the magazine in hand instantly, ready for loading. The buttstock ships with a 10-round polymer magazine.
January 24, 2013
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