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What Is ACP Ammo?

Anyone interested in firearms and ammunition, especially pistols, will inevitably come across the acronym ACP ammo. This abbreviation stands for “Automatic Colt Pistol,” and designates cartridges used in a specific, and rather historic, type of firearm. Whether you are a seasoned firearms expert or just learning the basics, knowing the background of the term “ACP” […]

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Trapshooting

How To Get Started In Trapshooting

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick One of the most fun shooting sports to get into is trapshooting. Like most shooting disciplines, a few organizations govern the sport, each with its own ruleset. In this article, we’ll talk about the different organizations, what guns and gear you’ll need, and how to get into competition trap shooting. If […]

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General Douglas MacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur: Quartermaster General

General Douglas MacArthur was a man of rare antinomy. While his bravery is legendary, historians equally well-documented his failures. President Trump called MacArthur his favorite military leader, however, President Harry Truman was not enamored. Having removed him from command during the Korean War because he “wouldn’t respect the authority of the President.” In an article […]

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Hollow Point VS FMJ

Hollow Point VS FMJ

If you’re a new gun owner, you may not yet know the differences between Hollow Point VS FMJ. That’s ok. We’ll cover everything you need to know in the article below. One of the most important things you can do is familiarize yourself with a few different bullet types. This knowledge will help you save […]

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NRL22

NRL22 Competition Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick One of the most fun action sports out there is the National Rifle League .22 competition or NRL22. The National Rifle League is an organization dedicated to the growth and education of long-range precision shooting. Whether this sounds fun to you or you want to dip your toe in the water […]

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