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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.
Jesse James

Jesse James: American Outlaw

Jesse James did not want to be called a thief. After all, General Ulysses Grant and his Union troops were the real thieves, having stolen everything from James’s beloved South, and Jesse did not want to be associated with the Union Army’s kind of thievery. After the Civil War ended in defeat for the South, […]

predator hunting

Predator Hunting: Where Do I Shoot It?

Imagine you’re out in the woods, hiking, or scouting for the upcoming hunting season. In the distance, you see an animal aggressively approaching you. Luckily, you were wise enough to carry a firearm into the woods with you. However, how good is a firearm in this scenario if you can’t stop the threat? What do […]

Magpul MBUS VS MBUS Pro

Magpul MBUS VS MBUS Pro

If you’re on the hunt for popup sights to supplement your electronic optic, you will undoubtedly encounter the Magpul MBUS sighting system. You will quickly find that Magpul offers two variants of this system: the Magpul MBUS VS MBUS Pro.  What’s the difference? The standard MBUS sights are made from injection-molded polymer, while the MBUS […]

Wyatt Earp

Wyatt Earp: Brave, Courageous, And Bold

Any 1950’s kid who ever donned a cowboy hat and strapped on a six-shooter cap pistol remembers the theme song to The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. It was a TV show that ran (in glorious black and white) from 1955 to 1961. Starring the cool and handsome Hugh O’Brian, the series traced Earp’s […]

pmag vs hexmag

Pmag VS Hexmag

Whether you’ve just purchased your first AR-15, or own multiple AR-platform rifles, it’s essential that you purchase high-quality accessories. When someone mentions “must-have magazines” for the AR platform, many shooters immediately think of Pmag Vs Hexmag. There’s a reason for that, these two fantastic-plastic wonders are some of the best-selling magazines on the market.  While […]