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How-To

How To Build A 1911 With The Tisas Duty 1911 .45 ACP Builders Kit

Just like the name suggests, you can build your very own 1911 at home with the Tisas USA .45

Patrick Sweeney

Hunting Big Game With A .223: Yes, It Can Be Done!

You need big bullets for big game, right? Well, it turns out the .223 cartridge can handle a

Garth Morgan

The 7mm-'08 in a Modern AR Platform: Ultimate Hunting AR?

The 7mm-'08 is tried and true in bolt-action rifles. In a custom AR, it takes the cartridge to

Kevin Reese

The Horus TReMoR 3 Reticle: Best General-Purpose, Long-Range Reticle?

The Horus TReMoR 3 reticle is an amazing tool, but it's confusing to use at first. After a

Lara Spanic

Night Vision and the PVS-14: How Does It Work?

A look at the history of night vision, how it works and the hugely popular PVS-14 Monocular!

David M. Fortier, Executive Editor

How Do Thermal Scopes Work? Thermal Scope Breakdown

Thermal scopes are amazing tools to have in your wheelhouse, but how do they work exactly?

Jack Oller, Digital Editor

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Personal Defense

Best CCW Ammo Test: Sierra and Black Hills

The ammo you use at the range isn't always the best carry ammo. Here are two great options

James Tarr, Field Editor

Lone Wolf Dawn 365 Kit: Upgrade Your SIG P365

The SIG Sauer P365 is one of the most popular CCW pistols with good reason, but you can take

Michelle Hamilton

Are Shotguns Still the Best Option for Home Defense?

While they have great terminal performance, is the shotgun really the best choice for

Michelle Hamilton, Field Editor

Shotguns Vs. Rifles for Bear Defense: Which is Best?

Alaskan hunting and law enforcement expert Rikk Rambo breaks down the best long guns for

Rikk Rambo

What Makes A Great Truck or Vehicle Gun?

AR-15, pistol-caliber carbine, handgun, shotgun or a combination of several guns, what exactly

David Fortier, Executive Editor

Home Defense Setup Basics and Fundamentals

How well is your home setup for for security and risk management during a crisis?

Rikk Rambo

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Gunsmithing

How To Mount A Pistol Red Dot: Expert Guide

James Tarr visits Gunsite Academy and the onsite Fink's Gunsmithing shop to go over the proper

James Tarr

How to Set Up Your Workbench for Gunsmithing: Part 3 Power Tools

In this three-part series, AGI Gunsmith Gene Kelly walks us through the optimal way to set up

Gene Kelly

How to Set Up Your Workbench: Part 2 Tool Organization

In this three-part series, AGI Gunsmith Gene Kelly walks us through the optimal way to set up

Gene Kelly

How to Set Up Your Workbench for Gunsmithing and Maintenance: Part 1

In this three-part series, AGI Gunsmith Gene Kelly walks us through the optimal way to set up

Gene Kelly

How to Build an Affordable AR-15 Rifle: DIY Step-By-Step

Using parts from Bear Creek Arsenal, author Michelle Hamilton walks us through assembling an

Michelle Hamilton

Lone Wolf Dawn 365 Kit: Upgrade Your SIG P365

The SIG Sauer P365 is one of the most popular CCW pistols with good reason, but you can take

Michelle Hamilton

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Historical

WWI U.S. G.I. Self-Loading Combat Shotguns: Historical Lookback

Take a look at some famous combat shotguns from World War II.

Leroy Thompson

The KAC-556K Select-Fire Ruger "Close Combat" Rifle: Review

The Ruger KAC-556K is a compact and powerful close quarters combat rifle that saw fairly

Will Dabbs, MD

A Dream 1st Gen. Colt Single-Action Army in .44 Special & Russian

Leroy Thompson takes a look at a dream 1st Generation Colt Single-Action Army revolver

Leroy Thompson

The UK's Sterling Submachine Gun Part 1: Historical Lookback

Built to replace the Sten, the UK's Sterling 9mm submachine gun had many notable improvements.

Leroy Thompson

The Ithaca Model 37 Riot Shotgun: Historical Lookback

Choice of the U.S. Navy UDT and SEALs during the Vietnam War!

Leroy Thompson

Austria-Hungary's M.7 "Roth" 8mm Pistole: Historical Look

The Die Österreichisches-Ungarische Repetierpistole M.7 “Roth” is arguably the first semi-auto

Paul Scarlata

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