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Announcing Our Survive the Braindead $5.5K Guns & Gear Giveaway!
Save your cerebellum this October … it’s a no-brainer! Safeguard your skull, bulwark that brain-bucket, and keep the shuffling horde of zombies at bay this Halloween with our Survive the Braindead $5.5K Guns & Gear Givewaway! Starting right now–October 1, 2021–and running through midnight Central time on October 31, 2021, you’ll have a shot at…
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Fueled By Ed Brown: Driving For Pinks
Ed Brown knows that carrying a firearm is like driving for pinks: The winner takes all, and there’s no room for error. That’s why Fueled By Ed Brown guns are first taken from the Smith & Wesson factory, then redesigned and re-imagined to maximize performance. It’s like switching from a four-cylinder to a hemi! Ed…
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Kahr Arms’ Justin Moon: From Tyranny to Triumph
There’s nothing like living under tyranny to make you appreciate freedom… In this episode of America First with Sebastian Gorka, Sebastian talks to Justin Moon, the founder and CEO of Kahr Arms, about the new custom-made Auto Ordnance America First 1911, how his family’s history of suffering under authoritarianism led to his love of guns…
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Axeon Optics Laser Sight Says: THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK
Hail to the King, baby! Whether or not you recognize Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness as the best movie ever filmed, you have to admit that when it comes to defending your home (or castle), nothing beats a boomstick. The problem comes in with the fact that most home (or castle) invaders tend to…
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Greased Lightning! Pistols Fueled by Ed Brown
Fueled by Ed Brown handguns are no ordinary “factory” guns. Most people are content to drive their new car just like they drove their old one, but Ed Brown isn’t “most people.” When the legendary gun manufacturer chooses a gun off the showroom lot, they’re already getting ready to turn that four-cylinder into greased lightning….
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TESTED: Federal Premium Personal Defense Punch Ammo
Four guns, four calibers … does Federal Premium’s Personal Defense Punch ammo make the grade? When Federal Premium first debuted their Punch ammunition, initial reviews raved about this ammunition’s performance at the point of impact. “The Punch line of ammunition was built with economy in mind,” states Frank Melloni in our sister publication, Popular EDC. …
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Kahr Arms’ 2021 Rod of Iron Freedom Festival is ON!
Kahr Firearms Group is proud to host this year’s “Rod of Iron Freedom Festival”, at the Greeley, PA, Kahr Headquarters facility. From October 8-10, an all-star list of over 30 patriot celebrities and shooting experts will be in attendance, including Nikki Goeser, John Lott, Teddy Daniels, Sean Moon, Richard Mack, Dana Loesch, Mark Walters, Stephen…
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Honest Review: Springfield Armory Hellcat
There are many Hellcats like it, but this one is mine. When Springfield Armory unleashed its new Hellcat, the roar was heard ’round the world…especially among those of us who carry concealed. Concealed Carry Magazine Executive Editor Kevin Michalowski was (naturally) one of the first people to get to take the kitty for a walk….
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Shooting Challenge: Are You “Texas Star” Good?
There’s “I’m a good shot,” and then there’s “I’m a Texas-Star good shot.” Which are you? Challenge Targets issues a challenge to you (and all shooters): Can you shoot a plate on the move? It’s the Texas Star Target Challenge, and it’s one of their most challenging target designs. The 8-inch plates are held in…
