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  • TFB Review: Longshot Ranger + Target Camera System
    by Daniel Y on May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am

    Range time is a precious commodity. This is especially true for gun writers. It seems there are always more reviews to work on than there are hours available on the shooting range. I bought a set of […]

  • POTD: Waffen Burk BR10 at Enforce Tac 2026
    by Eric B on May 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    Among the larger manufacturers at Enforce Tac 2026, it was the smaller, more specialized builders that drew attention for different reasons. The Waffen Burk BR10 is one of those rifles that stands […]

  • Fudd Friday: Guns For Small Game Hunting In 2026
    by Zac K on May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    First, let’s define small game hunting. I would personally define small game hunting as the pursuit of any animal smaller than a turkey.

  • April's NICS Numbers Show Renewed Growth
    by Zac K on May 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    After a bit of a slump in 2025, it looks like the firearms industry is going great guns in the U.S. (no pun intended … maybe …) through 2026. April’s NICS numbers show more year-over-year […]

  • New Encore ProHunter Now Comes Chambered For FireStick Loads
    by Zac K on May 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    A couple of months back , Thompson/Center said it would chamber its Encore ProHunter muzzleloader for FireStick loads. Now, it says those are available, offering improved performance for muzzleloader […]

  • Berger Adds 217-Grain Elite Hunter .300 PRC Load
    by Daniel Y on May 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Berger has a new load for the .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge. This new loading features the 217-grain Elite Hunter bullet  for performance on game at extended distances. Find all the details below.

  • Showdown: DOJ vs. Denver's Assault Weapons Ban
    by Zac K on May 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm

    The city of Denver, Colorado, was one of the first states to enact a so-called “assault weapons ban.” And now the federal Department of Justice is fighting back, suing the city over what the DOJ […]

  • Inside Russia's RPL-20 Machine Gun
    by Lynndon Schooler on May 8, 2026 at 12:00 am

    The RPL-20 follows typical Kalashnikov design trends but features a unique bottom-feed tray cover arrangement rather than a conventional top-feed tray cover. The weapon is chambered in 5.45x39, a […]

  • POTD: Geissele GFW .300 BLK in Have Glass V Gray
    by Eric B on May 7, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    Some rifles are built around suppression as an afterthought. This one clearly is not. The Geissele GFW .300 BLK SBR shown here is configured from the ground up for suppressed use, paired with the […]

  • Concealed Carry Corner: Should You Carry The Same Position Every Time?
    by Matt E on May 7, 2026 at 11:00 pm

    Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at some of the easiest cover garments to use when the weather gets warm. If you happened to miss that article, be […]

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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 8, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 8, 2026 at 10:11 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Speed Reloads Richard puts the concept of a speed reload into a context I hadn’t […]

  • “Mass Shootings” versus Active Killer Attacks
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 4, 2026 at 11:59 am

    It’s spring time.  We are starting to see our annual rash of “mass shootings.”  Take a look at these mass shooting events that have popped off in the last few weeks.   9 people injured in […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 1, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on May 1, 2026 at 10:37 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Domestic Terrorism in America: Understanding the Threat and Being Ready Jeff Gonzales […]

  • Free Books- Part 336
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 30, 2026 at 6:22 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 24, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 24, 2026 at 11:02 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Where is The Safest Place to Sit to Avoid Danger? Some things to consider when you are […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 17, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 17, 2026 at 10:32 am

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Explaining The Need To Carry Spare Ammo Massad Ayoob discusses his philosophy on […]

  • Free Books- Part 335
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 16, 2026 at 4:28 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • “Gunfighter U”
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    At the Rangemaster Tactical Conference a couple weeks ago, CJ Cowan gave me an envelope from Andy Stanford. Inside the package was a pre-release printed copy of Andy’s latest book. I read it last […]

  • Tac Con 2026 Roundup
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 15, 2026 at 11:01 am

    Last month I attended my thirteenth straight Rangemaster Tactical Training Conference in Dallas.            The conference consists of three days of material taught by more than 40 different […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2026
    by Greg Ellifritz on April 10, 2026 at 10:31 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Red Dots on Revolvers? Why? Caleb discusses dots on revolvers.     I Was the Last […]

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  • Team USA Roster Announced: 2026 IPRF World Championship 
    by Cal on March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    This is the official announcement of Team USA for the 2026 IPRF World Championship. After 18 months of elite-level competition, the final roster is set. These shooters proved they can perform […]

  • Best Rifle Stock: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on March 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    What rifle stock or chassis do the best long-range shooters actually trust in competition? I surveyed the top 200 Precision Rifle Series shooters to find out. The results reveal one brand pulling far […]

  • The PRS Champ’s Rifle, Ammo & Gear: Morgun King Edition
    by Cal on December 6, 2025 at 3:45 pm

    Morgun King just became the PRS Season Champ, and he shared every detail of the rifle, ammo, and gear that took him there. His balance-point breakdown alone is worth the read, and so is the fact that […]

  • 2025 PRS Season Results & New Champ Morgun King
    by Cal on November 15, 2025 at 7:02 pm

    The 2025 PRS Season wrapped with unbelievable shooting, and a new Golden Bullet winner. Morgun King, Austin Buschman, and Clay Blackketter traded blows all weekend, but the real story goes far deeper […]

  • Best Shooting Ear Protection: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2025 at 4:57 pm

    Most shooters spend thousands on rifles and optics, but overlook one thing they can’t replace: their hearing. I asked the top 200 PRS pros what ear protection they trust on the line. From $50 […]

  • Best Rifle Cartridge: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on September 19, 2025 at 9:54 pm

    Which cartridge are the best PRS shooters quietly betting their seasons on, and why did one hit a record share among pros this year? I polled the top 200 shooters, crunched velocities, SDs, and case […]

  • Best Rifle Caliber: What The Pros Use
    by Cal on August 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    The 6mm has long been the king of PRS, but is its reign slipping? But my new survey reveals the 25 caliber has surged in popularity, especially among those finishing near the top. Could it be the new […]

  • Best Long Range Ammo for Those Not Reloading – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on July 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Think you have to reload to shoot tiny groups at 1,000 yards? Think again. Several top 25 PRS shooters trust factory ammo! We break down exactly which brands, SDs, group sizes, and costs, […]

  • How Fast Is Fast? Benchmark Times for the New PRS Skills Stage
    by Cal on May 31, 2025 at 7:49 pm

    A clean run under 45 seconds? It’s rare - but not impossible. I analyzed hundreds of shooter times across the newest PRS Skills Stage options to uncover what’s fast, what’s average, and what […]

  • Do Lower SDs Actually Help You Hit More Targets? PRS Match Data Says…
    by Cal on May 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    Does ultra-consistent ammo really give you an edge in PRS matches? For the first time ever, SD data was captured from every shooter at a major match. The data told a story no one expected! One guy […]

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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