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Testing various 12 gauge buckshot loads on the range.
Personal Defense World No. 222

Choosing the Right 12 Gauge Buckshot for Your Home-Defense Shotgun

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Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Here Are 19 New Handgun Loads for Handling Any Mission

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24 of the Best New Ammo Lines for Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

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Complete Book of Guns

7 Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles for Your Collection

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Winchester Adds 3 New Models to XPR Bolt-Action Line

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28 Pieces of Self Defense Gear for Home, Work and Beyond

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The 18 Best Gun Safes and Storage Solutions for Securing Your Firearms

There are plenty of gun safes and storage solutions out there, and here are 18 of the best, from basic lockable cases to giant fireproof safes.

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Winchester Unveils 2 New Pump Shotguns: SXP Shadow Defender & SXP Shadow Marine Defender

Winchester's SXP shotgun line just got a little bigger with the addition of the new SXP Shadow Defender and Shadow Marine Defender for defensive situations.

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We tested three of the most popular 8-shot revolvers on the market today.
8-Shot Revolver Showdown With S&W, Ruger, and Taurus
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REPORT: House to Vote on 2 Background Check Bills, HR 8 & HR 1446
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REPORT: Democrats Attempting to Fast Track Anti-Gun Bills in Congress
The SIG 1911 Equinox, a Custom Works offering, will only produce 500 pistols.
SIG 1911 Equinox: SIG Custom Works Unveils Limited Full-Size in .45 ACP
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Winchester Model 1866 Short Rifle: The ‘Yellow Boy’ is Back

Winchester has expanded its lever-action rifle lineup by bringing back a Grade I Short Rifle version of the Model 1866.

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10 Companies with New Ammo Loads at SHOT Show 2017

Taking stock of some of the best new ammo at the 39th annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Built 4 Speed: The Winchester Super X4 Autoloading Shotgun

The Winchester Super X4 is lighter, faster cycling, smoother swinging and more ergonomic than previous Super X models.

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SHOT Show 2017 Video: Winchester Super X Subsonic Round

Aaron Barruga checks in with Brad Criner, Senior Product Manager at Winchester Ammunition, to talk about the new Winchester Super X subsonic round for 2017.

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Personal & Home Defense

Home Defense Shotgun: 13 Proven 12-Gauge Scatterguns

A 12-gauge home defense shotgun from Beretta, Mossberg, Remington, Wilson Combat and more will stop any intruder in their tracks.

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Hunting & Self Defense Ammo: 6 Reliable 7.62x39mm Loads

Here's a quick rundown of six 7.62x39mm hunting and self defense ammo loads, including the CorBon PDX and Winchester PDX1 Defender.

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Winchester Model 1873 Rifle: Restored To Glory By Turnbull

An inside look at the restoration of a classic Winchester Model 1873, otherwise known as the "gun that won the West."

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Winchester, MDWFP and Foundation Break Ground for New Public Shooting Range Facility

New shooting facility will feature 15-station sporting clay range, two skeet ranges, pistol range, 100- and 300-yard rifle ranges, 3D archery range, and 5-stand range.

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15 Shotguns For Elite 3-Gun Competition

A look at 15 shotguns for when you have a need for speed on steel.

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Stopping Power: 18 Ammo Brands For Hard-Hitting Home Defense

Upgrade your arsenal with the latest hard-hitting ammo for home defense.

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