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Weapons Of The Vietnam War

Run Through The Jungle: Vietnam War Weapons The brutality of the Vietnam War was the defining event of a generation. The decade long war unfolded during a time of cultural divide in the U.S. with mass media echoing voices of the counterculture in disapproval. Arts and entertainment became politicized with events like Woodstock ’69, resulting […]

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Best 308 Ammo

As far as short-action, high powered centerfire rifle calibers go, the .308 Winchester and its clone the 7.62X51mm NATO standard are the reigning champs. The ammo is cheap, easy to find, and every possible type of bullet is available. Why? It’s because it is so common, and it shares the exact same bullet as its […]

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Who Shot First? A History Of Famous Duels

Famous duels are the stuff from which legends are made of. Dueling with pistols might seem cruel and senseless to men of the modern era. A couple of centuries ago, it made perfect sense. It was inextricably linked to male honor. Especially in the South, and before the Civil War, duels were a spectacle. Sometimes […]

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Guide To Shooting A GSSF Match

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) started in 1991 and annually holds over 50 competitions every year across the United States. These competitions are designed so that brand new shooters have a low barrier to entry and don’t need a lot of practice or experience to shoot. Steps To Prepare For […]

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