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Most people who get picked handed themselves over without saying a word.That’s a hard thing to hear, and people don’t want to hear it, but it’s the truth. When somebody gets mugged or worse, everybody wants to talk about the criminal. What’s wrong with him, where he came from, what society did to bend him. Almost nobody wants to look at the other half of it: the victim got selected, out of a whole street full of people, on purpose, and there was a reason it was them and not the guy walking ten feet ahead.I’ve told you before that…
The internet is absolutely lousy with stories of bad gun store clerks. I’m sure you’ve heard the tropes before: the owner who’s too busy chatting with his buddies to make a sale, the counter commando who denigrates every brand but one, and the fella that wants to get $2,000 for a clapped-out, rusty surplus rifle (often one that’s hung on the wall for the better part of a decade) because “I know what I got.” Likely you have a story of your own! The author says you should always look for a deal, but don’t shortchange yourself. Instead, buy the…
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Whether you need a folding knife for the field or everyday carry, the Kershaw Bel Air Carbon Fiber Clip Point is up to the task.The Kershaw Bel Air clip-point carbon fiber brings premium everyday carry refinement into the hunting world with a profile built for precision, control and reliability. That’s right: A hunting knife doesn’t need a leather sheath or a stag-horn handle.Its MagnaCut blade—finished with satin grinds and stonewashed flats—offers exceptional edge retention and toughness, meaning it stays sharp through long days in the field and resists corrosion when weather turns wet or cold. The clip-point design provides a…
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I always found the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen “Only accurate rifles are interesting” to be not only true, but also emphasizes what one should prioritize if they are thinking of acquiring a rifle for the purpose of shooting. Whether it be at paper or game with any intent, any other quality — whether it is craftmanship, innovation, ergonomics or aesthetics — comes second. The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire Target handles like a high-dollar centerfire rifle, which you feel the moment it settles comfortably against your shoulder. Entering this discussion are rifles chambered for .22 LR, America’s favorite cartridge…
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The Springfield Armory Hellcat is the smallest highest-capacity micro 9mm handgun available on the market. But, this isn’t new information for anyone that has been paying attention to the concealed carry handgun market. The Hellcat truly is tiny considering its 11+1 capacity (13+1 with the included extended magazine and 14+1 with the Hyve extension for the Hellcat), and is very easy to carry and conceal. The Hellcat has proven to be an amazing performer, running through 10K rounds in the first test and taking on 10K more in this test. When I think about the word small, I think of…
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Optimized for professional use, the Staccato HD P4X pistol features a steel frame, full-size grip, and compensated barrel for enhanced control and shootability.Gun Digest readers are no strangers to the Staccato brand, and now a new model from the Texas maker could leave them with whiplash as they do a double-take on a handgun that promises to raise the bar on an already high-end pistol. Could Staccato’s introduction of the Staccato HD P4X be the brand’s most advanced mission-ready pistol?Built on the same 4-inch compensated platform as the widely popular Staccato HD C4X, which is optimized for concealed carry with…
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A lot of people suggest that the Stuart tanks were underpowered for World War II. While this may be true when compared to tanks like the Panzer IV, the platform was still able to bring significant firepower to the battlefield in the form of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 during training maneuvers in England during 1944. The American self-propelled artillery vehicles were also known as the M8 Scott. Image: NARA The M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage was a self-propelled howitzer vehicle used by the United States Army. Built on the M5 Stuart light tank chassis, the M8 mounted…
