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Richard Nance

Richard Nance is the founder of Nance Training & Consulting. He is lifelong martial artist and retired police sergeant with 26 years of service. His assignments included patrol supervisor, firearms instructor, SWAT team leader, and defensive tactics program supervisor. In addition to providing firearms and combatives courses, Richard is the Gun Tech Editor of Guns&Ammo magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine. He co-hosts Handguns TV and hosts Guns&Ammo's new Personal Defense digital video series. Richard is also a regular contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group's Special Interest Publications (SIP) division.
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Handguns

Kimber 2K11 Target: Full Review

A feature-rich, double-stack 1911, the Kimber 2K11 Target has all the features and quality design of a custom handgun.

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Rifles

KelTec SUB2000 GEN3 Carbine: Full Review

KelTec's SUB2000 GEN3 is versatile, effective, and fun to shoot.

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Shotguns

Benelli Nova 3 Hunting and Tactical Shotguns: Full Review

Benelli Nova 3 pump-actions are feature-­rich, economically priced and ideal for hunting or defensive use. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

Spartan Precision Equipment MagnaSwitch: Full Review

The MagnaSwitch lets users attach bipods on the fly.

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Rifles

Daniel Defense DD4 RIII: Full Review

Daniel Defense's feature rich, fully ambidextrous AR-15 is ready for anything. Here's a full review.

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Optics

Nightforce CFS F1 6-36x50mm Spotting Scope: Full Review

An eye-catching shroud gives the Nightforce CFS ample room for accessories to complement its quality glass. Here's a full review.

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A Traditions Outfitter G3 break-action rifle, set up on an attached bipod, which is propped against a fur rug.
Rifles

Traditions Outfitter G3 in .360 Buckhammer: Full Review

The G3 break-action single-shot rifle from Traditions Outfitter has received a new chambering in the straight-walled .360 Buckhammer. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

Lyman Borecam 2.0: Full Review

The Borecam 2.0 enables you to inspect the barrel of a firearm for condition, erosion, or fouling. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

SecureIt Agile Stack Modular Gun Safe: Full Review

The Agile Stack safe system from SecureIt lets you build an armory from the ground up.

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Get the Most Out of Your Glass

Real Avid Master Grade Scope Mounting and Bore Sighting Kit: Full Review

This all-in-one kit from Real Avid levels your reticle and gets your rifle on target. Here's a full review.

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Optics

HIVIZ Fastdot H3: Full Review

Using tritium and fiber-optics, the Fastdot 3 is an analog handgun sight that glows green when aligned. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph: Full Review

Those with a need for speed data will find a portable, easy-to-use chronograph from Garmin. Here's a full review.

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