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Author: Jacob
Jacob is a general firearms enthusiast, hobby gunsmith and avid plinker based out of East Tennessee. He has a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and enjoys writing and covering firearms related articles and events. He has a background in the journalism industry.
praise the lord and pass the ammunition

Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.” Like many others, you may have wondered where it came from.  Some older adults will recall hearing it in the hit song from 1942. Associating it with America’s involvement in World War II. Others will have heard the phrase occasionally without giving much […]

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What Is A Binary Trigger?

Put simply, a binary trigger is a type of semiautomatic trigger with two firing modes: semiautomatic and binary. Semiautomatic is self-explanatory; it’s the standard trigger type that fires one round from your gun per trigger pull. A binary trigger setting fires two rounds with each pull of the trigger – once when you pull the […]

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Duck Hunting Guide

It’s a Saturday morning, about 6:45 AM. I’m sitting in my homemade duck blind. It’s basically a lean-to made from an uprooted tree, some dead limbs, and evergreen branches. Ahead of me are a dozen or so duck hunting decoys, to the left of me is a thermos full of coffee. I have my dog […]

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Shotgun Gauges Explained

Shotguns are one of the most popular class of firearms in the world. They are used by hunters to put down game of all sizes and are also trusted by homeowners for personal protection. This widespread use is due to the fact that shotguns are one of the simplest types of firearms, but the ammunition […]

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What Is A Recce Rifle?

In recent years, all things SEAL-related have become extremely popular. For decades, members of the United States Navy’s Sea, Air, and Land Teams maintained a stance of being “quiet professionals.” Aside from a few ridiculous 80s action flicks, very little was known about the community and “teams’ guys.” However, the American public remained intrigued with […]