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Battle Of Mogadishu

Battle Of Mogadishu

By Guy J. Sagi The bloodiest single firefight involving U.S. troops since the Vietnam War is the Battle of Mogadishu. It began on October 3, 1993, and raged into the next day. Outnumbered, outgunned, and with reinforcing troops unable to reach them, 18 Armed Forces members died in this chaotic urban combat. The casualties also […]

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Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok: A Wild West Original

Born James Butler Hickok, everyone remembers him as “Wild Bill.” Many consider him the first famous gunfighter of the American West. During his relatively short life, he worked as a gold prospector, bodyguard, killer, lawman, army scout, gambler, and showman. He also met or worked with some of the Old West’s most famous (and infamous) […]

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308 hunting rifle

308 Hunting Rifle

If you’re looking to hunt deer or other larger-sized game, a 308 hunting rifle might be the ideal choice. Oh, you’ll hear lots of talk favoring its primary rivals, the .30-06 and the .270, but the .308 holds its own against the competition.  Powerful and accurate in various applications, the .308 cartridge and the many […]

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shooting a deadbolt

Mythbusting: Shooting A Deadbolt

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick We never get tired of watching movies, but we often watch scenes play out that aren’t realistic. Their approach is believable, but the way they go about solving problems defies logic, engineering, and sometimes physics. Take deadbolt locks as an example. When a character shoots a deadbolt lock, it disintegrates and […]

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Gun Safety Rules

Gun Safety Rules

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Talking about gun safety rules isn’t riveting.  However, it’s your responsibility as a gun owner to prioritize safety. There’s no such thing as being too educated about gun safety or being too cautious around firearms. I handle firearms daily, spending a lot of time at shooting ranges, matches, tradeshows, and other […]

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