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The 4 Basic Firearms Safety Rules

July 1, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

The necessity to be safe while “gun training” cannot be overemphasized … There are rules. The rules must be followed or people could get hurt. Really, that’s how it is with all aspects of life from the job you have, to raising your children, to driving down the road. Take, for example, the simple stop […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, Concealed Carry Tagged With: firearms, gun, gun terminology, Jeff Cooper, rifle, rules, safety, second amendment, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, training

6 Commonly Misused Gun Terms

May 7, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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The internet is filled with people whose confidence is bolstered by the fact that they have a screen in front of them, instead of actual people. These people like to pick on other folks for using the wrong terminology and it often drives people away. Don’t get me wrong, I believe words are important. I […]

Filed Under: Gun Info Tagged With: concealed carry, gun, gun terminology, pistol caliber, revolver, rifle, second amendment, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle, training

What is the Difference Between a Muzzle Brake VS Compensator VS Flash Hider

February 9, 2021 By Joshua Gillem

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If there is one thing that can be confusing, it’s trying to nail all of the different terminology for all the different gun parts on all the different guns. We’ve all been there, and this article is meant to answer one specific question: What is the difference between a muzzle brake, a compensator, and a […]

Filed Under: Gun Info, AR-15 Tagged With: ar-15, gun terminology, second amendment, self-defense lifestyle

5 More Gun Safety Rules

February 20, 2017 By Joshua Gillem

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5 More Gun Safety Rules That Everyone Should Know Paramount on every gun owner’s to do list whether a beginner or more experienced, is safety whenever a firearm is in hand. We all know the four rules of firearms safety, right? Here are the 4 basic gun safety rules, in no particular order: Treat every […]

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Henry Repeating And The Great American Outdoor Show

January 30, 2017 By Joshua Gillem

Great American Outdoor Show

Always tight on the heels of SHOT Show, is the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. While the former is designed only for the gun industry, the GAOS, as it will be called from here on out, is great for regular gun and outdoor enthusiasts who play the important role of consumer. It provides […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: GAOS, Great American Outdoor Show, gun, gun terminology, Henry Repeating Arms, Henry Rifles, Second Amendment News, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle

Gun Range Etiquette For Both New And Seasoned Shooters

January 30, 2017 By Joshua Gillem

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Whether you’re a 1911 lover, a Glock lover, or are somewhere in the middle … one thing we can all agree on, is that training with your carry gun of choice at the range is paramount. If you’ve never been to a gun range before, or even if you have and need a refresher, there […]

Filed Under: Self-Defense Lifestyle, Gun Info Tagged With: gun, gun terminology, range time, self-defense lifestyle, training

What Does Caliber Mean (In Guns)

January 6, 2017 By Todd Hoover

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Anyone beginning their journey into the fascinating world of firearms has a daunting task ahead of them just learning to speak the language. We have started a series of articles geared specifically toward the newer gun owner to help them along in their journey, being that there are so many new gun owners coming onto […]

Filed Under: Gun Info Tagged With: caliber, gun terminology, self-defense, self-defense lifestyle

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