NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Happy New Year 2018

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posted on December 31, 2017
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It’s been another great year for American Rifleman, and we’ve covered a lot of new and interesting products and firearms. From our range to yours, we want to wish our friends a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to another year of guns and gear in 2018. Joe Kurtenbach has compiled a video of 2017's gear highlights, but to watch his complete video reviews from the past year, you can check them out individually below. Yes, it was a tough job, but someone had to do it ...  

Javelin Bipod  
Range Report: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Pistol  
NovX Ammunition   
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Range Review 
Elite Survival Systems Liberty Gunpack  
Trijicon MRO Patrol  
Glock 19 Gen5 On The Range  
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 with Red Dot Sight  
Agency Arms Glock Magwell  
Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock  
Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" Compact Pistol  
IWB Holster Survey  
Mag Pump  
Tier 1 Concealed Agis Holster   
Springfield Armory XD-E Pistol  
Shield vs. Shield: Conclusion  
Shield vs. Shield: Recoil  
Shield vs. Shield: Trigger  
Shield vs. Shield: Sights  
Shield vs. Shield: Concept  
Budget-Friendly Gentleman's Folders  
Holster Hack for New Leather  
Favorite .45s From Hornady  
Crimson Trace RailMaster Pro  
Lights on Carry Guns  
Prepping a New Pistol for EDC  
Kalahari Standouts  
Winning Combination: Bergara and Hornady  
Apex Action Enhancement Kit for Glocks  
Gatco Scepter 20 Knife Sharpener  
EOTech Vudu Riflescope  
Real Avid Smart Mat and Bore Boss  
5.11 Tactical Gun Bags  
Glock Striker Control Device: The Gadget  
Zero Distance Gear Test  
LMS Defense Zero Defense Pistol  
Ameriglo Glock Cap Sight  
MGM Targets Steel Starter Kit  
U.S. Army's New Pistol
Top 3 Handguns for Concealed Carry  
Blackhawk Handgun Suppressors  
Inland Mfg. .22 Suppressor and DB Foam  
IWI Jericho JGear Kit  
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