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Building Your Own AR: It's Alive!

Eric R. Poole - September 22, 2020

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9/11: Last Man

Tom Beckstrand - September 11, 2020

Personal Defense

Guns & Ammo TV: Pocket Carry Tips and Tricks

Guns & Ammo Staff - September 04, 2020

Personal Defense

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales, president of Trident Concepts, joins G&A contributor Kimberly Heath-Chudwin to discuss guns, training and gear, including Blackhawk's TecGrip holster that can make pocket carry more successful.Guns & Ammo TV: Pocket Carry Tips and Tricks

Guns & Ammo TV: Pocket Carry Tips and Tricks

Guns & Ammo Staff - September 04, 2020

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales, president of Trident Concepts, joins G&A contributor...

In this Guns & Ammo TV segment, Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr discuss the benefits of airsoft training for uniformed professionals and armed citizens alike.Air Gun Reviews: Why Shoot Airsoft?

Air Gun Reviews: Why Shoot Airsoft?

Guns & Ammo Staff - August 12, 2020

In this Guns & Ammo TV segment, Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr discuss...

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The physical, aural and visual feedback that airsoft training offers is more engaging than dryfire practice. The following list includes the gear and target arrangement that I've been using to practice at home. I've also added a number of drills that I've adapted from live-fire training to build certain skills applicable to personal defense.Airsoft Pistol Drills

Airsoft Pistol Drills

Alfredo Rico

The physical, aural and visual feedback that airsoft training offers is more engaging than...

While considering a rimfire cartridge like the .22LR for personal defense would be blasphemous to the .45 blowhard, it has its place for inexperienced or recoil-sensitive shooters and/or shooters with compromised strength.Rimfire for Personal Defense

Rimfire for Personal Defense

Richard Nance - July 21, 2020

While considering a rimfire cartridge like the .22LR for personal defense would be blasphemous...

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Shoot 101

The Blackhawk A.R.C. (Appendix Reversible Carry) holster provides versatile and comfortable carry options for a variety of pistols.Blackhawk A.R.C Holster Review

Blackhawk A.R.C Holster Review

Guns & Ammo Staff - May 18, 2020

The Blackhawk A.R.C. (Appendix Reversible Carry) holster provides versatile and comfortable...

Learn how to choose the best scope reticle for any shooting situation.Choosing a Scope Reticle

Choosing a Scope Reticle

Guns & Ammo Staff - May 18, 2020

Learn how to choose the best scope reticle for any shooting situation.

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The Blackhawk Leather Tuckable Pancake Holster is a hybrid holster constructed of soft, tan leather and injection molded polymer. This holster combines the benefits of three holsters in one, giving you the option of inside-the-pants, tuckable or belt-mounted wear.Blackhawk Leather Tuckable Pancake Holster

Blackhawk Leather Tuckable Pancake Holster

Guns & Ammo Staff - May 17, 2020

The Blackhawk Leather Tuckable Pancake Holster is a hybrid holster constructed of soft, tan...

An aftermarket, replacement stock can turn almost any shotgun into a more effective tool for home defense.Defensive Shotgun Stock Upgrade

Defensive Shotgun Stock Upgrade

Guns & Ammo Staff - May 11, 2020

An aftermarket, replacement stock can turn almost any shotgun into a more effective tool for...

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Survival

Your local gyms are closed and you aren't supposed to hit the running trails anymore, but that doesn't mean you have to retreat to your sofa. In this lesson Hollywood Weapons host and former Green Beret, Terry Schappert will talk about the importance of keeping your body fit and some tips on achieving that goal, even if you don't have the equipment already.Shelter in Place - Home Gym

Shelter in Place - Home Gym

Outdoor Channel Public Service Announcement - April 11, 2020

Your local gyms are closed and you aren't supposed to hit the running trails anymore, but that...

When under shelter-in-place orders and not going anywhere, your vehicle should be fueled and ready to go in case things change. In this lesson, “Hollywood Weapons” host and former Green Beret Terry Schappert shares some tips on how to prepare your car or truck for the next time you might need it. Shelter in Place - Prepare Your Vehicle

Shelter in Place - Prepare Your Vehicle

Outdoor Channel Public Service Announcement - April 10, 2020

When under shelter-in-place orders and not going anywhere, your vehicle should be fueled and...

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During a shelter-in-place scenario, information and personal needs change quickly, and you have to be ready to adjust. The CDC is now recommending making and wearing homemade face masks. But where do you start? What materials do you need? In this lesson, “Hollywood Weapons” host and former Green Beret Terry Schappert will show you how to get creative for protecting your face when it's necessary to go out in public. Shelter in Place – How to Make Your Own Face Mask

Shelter in Place – How to Make Your Own Face Mask

Outdoor Channel Public Service Announcement - April 09, 2020

During a shelter-in-place scenario, information and personal needs change quickly, and you...

In this lesson, “Hollywood Weapons” host and former Green Beret Terry Schappert will talk about how to transform your “go bag” of emergency essentials into a “get home bag.”Shelter in Place – ‘Go Bag' and ‘Get Home Bag' Essentials

Shelter in Place – ‘Go Bag' and ‘Get Home Bag' Essentials

Outdoor Channel Public Service Announcement - April 08, 2020

In this lesson, “Hollywood Weapons” host and former Green Beret Terry Schappert will talk...

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How-To

Once you see how easy it to effectively finish a firearm, you'll discover the long list of color combinations available, and patterns you can create. Building an AR-­15 is one thing; finishing it is another.Building Your Own AR: It's Alive!

Building Your Own AR: It's Alive!

Eric R. Poole - September 22, 2020

Once you see how easy it to effectively finish a firearm, you'll discover the long list of...

This segment of Cameras Don't Lie: 9mm vs. .300 Blackout

Cameras Don't Lie: 9mm vs. .300 Blackout

Guns & Ammo Staff - August 28, 2020

This segment of "Cameras Don't Lie" is a subsonic showdown, 9mm vs. .300 Blackout.

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In this Guns & Ammo TV: Appendix Carry Equipment and Training

Guns & Ammo TV: Appendix Carry Equipment and Training

Guns & Ammo Staff - August 14, 2020

In this "At The Range" segment, Contributor Kimberly Heath-Chudwin and former U.S. Navy SEAL...

If you are a shooter, the best thing that you can do for the continued existence of our lifestyle is to get new people involved in shooting.The Lost Art of Mentoring

The Lost Art of Mentoring

Jeremy Stafford - July 31, 2020

If you are a shooter, the best thing that you can do for the continued existence of our...

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Historical

A tribute to the last NYPD officer to leave the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.9/11: Last Man

9/11: Last Man

Tom Beckstrand - September 11, 2020

A tribute to the last NYPD officer to leave the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

No matter how you arrive, a visit to the Center of the West is a must for anyone traveling through northwest Wyoming.Touring the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Touring the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Eric R. Poole - October 02, 2019

No matter how you arrive, a visit to the Center of the West is a must for anyone traveling...

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From the [RETRO] .223 and 6mm-223 Load Data for Long-Range Handguns

[RETRO] .223 and 6mm-223 Load Data for Long-Range Handguns

Bob Milek - September 16, 2019

From the "Guns & Ammo" April 1982 issue: The .223 Remington, a NATO cartridge, and the 6mm-223...

In memory of Robert Emary, 101st Airborne, 506th Regiment, 3rd Battalion, I Company.About My Father (Now with Audio)

About My Father (Now with Audio)

Dave Emary - July 15, 2019

In memory of Robert Emary, 101st Airborne, 506th Regiment, 3rd Battalion, I Company.

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Reloading

There are many reasons for reloading for your handguns. If you currently reload for rifle cartridges, you have almost everything you need except for a die set to load your own handgun ammunition. As with rifle cartridges, reloading for your handgun allows you to tune your loads to your gun, reduce recoil and develop loads that feature the exact brand and type of bullet you want to shoot or hunt with.Handgun Reloads

Handgun Reloads

Dave Emary - August 27, 2020

There are many reasons for reloading for your handguns. If you currently reload for rifle...

RCBS announced the new Rebel Single Stage Press is now available and shipping to retail partners.RCBS Rebel Single Stage Press – First Look

RCBS Rebel Single Stage Press – First Look

Guns & Ammo Staff - July 24, 2020

RCBS announced the new Rebel Single Stage Press is now available and shipping to retail...

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The shape at the tail end of a projectile, whether it's boattail or flat base, can have serious effects on your handloads.Boattail vs. Flat Base Projectiles

Boattail vs. Flat Base Projectiles

Dave Emary - April 27, 2020

The shape at the tail end of a projectile, whether it's boattail or flat base, can have...

Reloading is a great hobby that can enhance your enjoyment of shooting through the making of your own ammunition, and it can save you money. What follows are several techniques and specialized tools that will enable you to load uniform and accurate ammunition.Tips for Reloading Metallic Cartridges

Tips for Reloading Metallic Cartridges

Dave Emary - March 23, 2020

Reloading is a great hobby that can enhance your enjoyment of shooting through the making of...

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