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| MOA | Optics |
| Twist rate | Ballistics |
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| NFA tax stamp | $0 |
| Permitless carry | 29 states |
| Suppressors legal | 42 states |
50+ NFA, carry and gun-law terms, from Freedom's Lodge.
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Once I picked up the CRKT LCK+ pocket knife for the first time, it soon became one of the first things I put in my pocket—right after my phone. In fact, I’d say that this is a terrific “first EDC” knife for anyone. The knife has assisted opening with the IKBS ball bearing pivot, which…
From the “We Already Knew, But It’s Still Great News” files … Our sharp-eyed friends over at the National Shooting Sports Foundation sent America’s Second Amendment supporters a heartening Christmas card this year. If you spend any time on the range or in the field, you already know that Hispanic-Americans are well-represented (and very welcome)…
Is 6.5 Creedmoor the best chambering for distance shooting? The 6.5 Creedmoor chambering is more than just hype; this is a cartridge that’s here to stay–and for very good reason! Unbelievably flat-shooting and lethal at distances of 1200 yards and further, Fort Scott Munitions has been perfecting the Creed for years. The proof, as they…
When comfort counts, the patented N8 Tactical The Professional – G2 Inside the Waistband Holster is your go-to. Why? The secret is its backer, which is comprised of three crucial components married together to offer superior comfort. The durable leather surface will not mar or scratch your firearm, and provides a clean and smooth surface…
Are you a wolf, a sheep, or a sheepdog? I’m something of an aficionado of fine steel, and recently I came across something that really caught my eye: the Sheepdog XL by Kizer knives. This knife is almost a 10-inch flipper, and it’s definitely designed for the “sheepdog” citizen. Weighing in at 8.4 oz., the…
Strap in tight: Just when you thought there couldn’t be more, there actually is. Look at it. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? It’s just so full-featured and well-made, it’s practically mesmerizing … yeah, the XDMAN‘s beard is a joy to behold. Nothing else would serve as the proper backdrop for your proper introduction to the Fueled…
Christmas songs getting stuck in an annoying loop in your head? Here’s a better one, and it goes like this … One of the best things about living the #PewPew life is that, no matter how irritating that Christmas song is, you can always replace that earworm by hitting the range and opening up with…
I recently have been carrying around this Spyderco knife called the Yojimbo 2. The Yojimbo 2 is based off the Spyderco Yojimbo. The original Yojimbo was designed by Michael Janich, and he decided to make a refined version of that popular fighting knife, which is now known as the Yojimbo 2. This knife is very…
Puck lockdowns, the only “lockdown” we want is the Lockdown PUCK! One of the standout pieces of gear in our latest and hottest giveaway–the Happy Holidays III $4K Guns & Gear Giveaway, of course–is the innovative Lockdown PUCK. This little gadget is among the coolest ways we’ve heard of to store your shooting iron, your…
Since getting the CRKT® LCK+, I have carried it often. It soon became one of the first things I put in my pocket right after my phone. The knife has assisted opening with the IKBS™ ball bearing pivot that gives the blade a very quick and smooth action. The LCK is very light only weighing…
Awwwoooooo! Happy Howlidays from Lone Wolf Distributors! Lone Wolf Arms a company known as a leader of innovation in the Glock aftermarket, is happy to announce that they have ample stock of their the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) pistol line. With more than two decades of experience providing aftermarket solutions to enhance both performance and…
Monday, Monday, Monday! The SHOWDOWN between the world’s best rimfire rifles begins … The Ruger 10/22 is an absolutely iconic piece of American firepower, and what contender could possibly make a run at the 10/22’s throne? That would be the Magnum Research MLR 22, which is Kahr Arms Group’s definitive survival and plinking rifle. In…
