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    For the initial release, the FDC-9 will be an upgrade kit that requires NFA registration.
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    A smoke shop clerk shot and killed an armed robber in California.
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    REPORT: Smoke Shop Clerk Fatally Shoots Armed Robber In California

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    WATCH: NRA Santa Brings Nerf Guns to Kid After Anti-Gun Santa Incident

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    Howard Leight Consistently Has the Best Range Eyes and Ears

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The SIG 320RXP is one of the latest generation of handguns that come standard with red dot reflex sights.
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Gun Primer 2018

Cleaning Your Gun 101: Easy Tips to Keep Your Firearms up and Running

It's a given that firearms get dirty with use, so to keep your everyday carry weapon running reliably and smooth, cleaning your gun properly is a must.

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Important Tips to Make Your First Trip to the Gun Store Easier

Buying a first firearm can be overwhelming because of the many choices—long gun or handgun; brand, action, caliber—so follow this guide to make it easier.

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Gun Primer 2018

5 Experts on How and When You Should Start Teaching Kids to Shoot

Teaching kids to shoot, along with firearm safety, is important for both the future of the sport and to prevent incidents with firearms.

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Gun Primer 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Pistol Concealment

Carrying a gun for self-defense requires a lot more than just buying a gun and heading to the range a few times; it requires knowledge of both the law and...

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5 Important Tips to Remember When Teaching New Shooters

The future of the shooting sports is reliant on new shooters, but introducing someone to the world of firearms requires patience and knowledge.

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The 5 Best Pistols & Revolvers for New Female Shooters

From striker-fired pistols to revolvers and 1911s, these are five of the best guns for female shooters to try when they're learning to shoot.

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The Politically Corrected Glossary of Gun Control Terms

Here's how to win the war of words should you find yourself in the tricky situation of arguing with a gun control advocate.

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10 Common Shooting Challenges and How to Overcome Them

From technical issues to mindset and ideology, firearms instructor Karen Hunter breaks down the top 10 shooting challenges she sees among students in her classes.

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