Why the Instructor Matters More Than the Range When people first start training with firearms, it’s common to focus on the range, the equipment, or the specific course being offered. While those factors matter, the instructor often has a far greater impact on how well someone learns and how confident they become. A good instructor […]
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Different environments teach different things, and both have value depending on your goals and experience level. Why the Training Environment Matters When it comes to learning firearms skills, the environment matters more than many people realize. Where you train can influence how comfortable you feel, how well you retain information, and how effectively you build
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North Carolina Concealed Carry Update (As of January 1, 2026) As of January 1, 2026, North Carolina still requires a Concealed Handgun Permit (CCHP) to lawfully carry a concealed handgun. The existing permit process, including approved training, remains in effect. However, there is pending legislation that could change this during 2026. Legislative Update to Watch
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Intro So, I will preface this article by saying these are my top 5 and there are some other pistols that might belong on this list, but I couldn’t see taking one of these 5 off to put a different one on. At least not at this time. That being said, I’m already going cheat
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Intro I’m going to try to keep this short. I’ve tried a lot of different ear protection in different environments. And I’ll be the first to admit that due to circumstances outside of my control, my hearing kind of sucks. haha But here are my favorite ways to protect the hearing I have left. As
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In this article we will discuss the concepts of security & protection and how it plays out in the real world. How they are similar and where they are different. It’s not just semantics! Security Definition “The state of being free from danger.” – Oxford Definition Protection Definition “The state of being protected.” – Oxford
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One thing I’ve been asked quite a few times is “What’s the best AR rifle at X price point?”. And right out the gate I’m going to say this is very subjective, so if you ask someone else you’re likely to get a different list, but these are my favorite ARs at these various price
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The Heckler & Koch Mark 23 is as impractical as it is remarkable. If you’ve ever had a chance to hold or maybe shoot it, it’s certainly something you will not soon forget. The Mark 23 was adopted by USSOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) as an offensive handgun in 1996. Wikipedia does a fair
Get the latest information about the Winchester 9mm recall as well as other brands affected by the recall notice.
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Q&A regarding EDC belts, what to expect and why you need one!
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