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Skeet Shooting

Today, skeet is one of the most popular of all shotgun events. The National Skeet…

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Shooting Vocabulary: Long-Action Bolt Rifles versus Short-Action Bolt Rifles

When shopping or reading about centerfire bolt-action rifles, you’ll almost always hear the terms “long-action”…

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A Brief History of the Mauser 98

The 19th century saw many innovative firearms designs, but one of the most important firearms…

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A Brief History of the Model 1911 Handgun

Among the numerous handgun designs available today, possibly the most recognizable and endeared pistol is…

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What Exactly are Firearm Magazines?

Ah, the magazine, the unsung hero of the firearm. These little gems are what make…

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Anyone Can Shoot

When introduced the right way, the shooting sports can be a great hobby. Young or…

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Shotgun Shells Explained

The shotgun is designed to throw a group or “pattern” of many small pellets called…

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Holiday Gun Buying: Things to Remember

With gift-giving season approaching once again, we remind readers who intend on purchasing a firearm…

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Hooray for Hollywood

I grew up with guns, but they were always the two-dimensional type. I still laugh…

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