The concept that guns are dangerous, much like any tool that is mishandled, is a given. If they were as safe as a 3-week-old puppy, then they would be about as useful in a self-defense situation. What is the first thing a new gun owner should learn? Novices and experienced shooters alike should follow a […]
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Alexander Arms’ upgraded .17 HMR gets downrange and dirty, but keeps on popping ‘em! When my boys were younger, one of their favorite restaurants was Chuck E. Cheese’s. But they didn’t pick this establishment for the cuisine: it was for the carnival-like atmosphere and the games galore. One of their favorite games was Whac-A-Mole: you
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A quick walk through a well-stocked gun shop and today’s handgun buying choices might seem daunting, but a mental dash through firearms history will help sort things out. Let’s go back to the 1100s when the first man-portable “firearms” were invented. It didn’t take the Chinese very long to figure out stuffing some black powder
You’ve done your homework, surfing the web, reading magazines like this, and asking friends in the know about guns for some advice. You’re ready to purchase your first gun. Now what? Now’s the time to take the next logical step and make a few trips to local gun shops. Here’s some advice to make the
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After a day at the range honing your handgun skills it’s obvious that your new pistol isn’t as jiffy clean as it was a few hours before. It’s a given: Guns get dirty after use. Keeping them clean is a lot more about smooth, reliable function than a gleaming gun. To better understand the cleaning
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