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How To Aim With Iron Sights

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Learning how to aim with iron sights is a skill every gun owner needs to know. If you’re a new gun owner be aware that it takes patience and practice. Even many veteran gun owners struggle with mastering the technique. Since most firearms come with factory iron sights, it’s a good […]

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How To Choose A Gun – A First-Timer’s Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Now that you’ve decided to buy your first gun, you’ve got to choose what gun to get. While it helps to ask others their opinions, you’re going to get all sorts of recommendations on what your first gun should be. It’s great to get feedback about certain firearms, but when going […]

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How To Aim A Gun

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick From the newest shooters to advanced shooters, learning how to aim a gun properly can take time. In this article, we’ll be going over how to aim using the most common sight types. Aiming with iron sights on a pistol, aiming a shotgun with a front bead sight and no rear […]

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Shot Timers And Their Uses

By Guy J. Sagi A basic shot timer measures and records how long it takes to deliver shots—or audibly signal when shooting can begin and must end. The versatile tool offers much more than a yardstick for competitive shooters or SWAT teams, though. The applications are ideal for gun owners with concealed carry permits and […]

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Trigger Discipline

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Trigger discipline, in my opinion, is the most important rule of firearm safety. It’s the last line of defense you have against the gun firing a round. If you were to pick up a firearm right now, any kind, where would your trigger finger land? If the answer isn’t outside of […]