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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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3 basic tips for using an AR15 rifle for hunting game

by Scott Huntington

Increasingly, people and governments are waking up to the fact that ARs not just good for targets and home defense — they make incredible hunting rifles.

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Gun Review: CZ-75B semi-automatic handgun in 9mm

by Andy C

The CZ-75B is a damn fine pistol that I've used to win matches, introduce people to shooting, and just had tons of fun with.

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Caracal USA to release Enhanced F Limited Edition pistol beginning July 4

by Jacki Billings

Caracal USA partnered with GunsAmerica to release the Enhanced F - Limited Edition pistol to a select group of dealers starting July 4.

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Gun Review: CZ-75B ‘Cold War Commemorative’ handgun in 9×19mm

by Francis Borek

Although there are some who take the shooting world far too seriously, there are many of us who see it as a duality. It can be both a hobby to have fun with and help us relax , whilst also being a practical, very serious application of life and liberty. The handgun I’m reviewing here […]

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Report details gun battle between San Bernardino suspects, police

by Brian Seay

Officers fired more than 400 rounds during a shootout with the couple who killed 14 people and injured 22 more in San Bernardino in December 2015.

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5 of my favorite big/little pistol combos for every day carriers

by Eve Flanigan

Here are five “Mini Me” pistols worth checking out and maybe adding to your collection. To keep the field comparable, all are chambered in 9mm.

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Gun Review: KAB Arms Entry Level Rifle in 5.56 NATO

by Terril James Herbert

The goal of the KAB Entry Level Rifle is to be a budget level AR15: everything you need and nothing you don’t with a retail price in the $500-600 range.

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Gear Review: Outfitting an AK for Aimpoint Micro use

by Eve Flanigan

Both the American Defense Manufacturing Aimpoint Micro-T1 low mount and the UTG rail mount are good performers, improving the AK experience.

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Dramatic body camera video shows Colorado deputy shoot armed man

by Brian Seay

Authorities in Colorado released body camera footage Wednesday showing a deputy’s split second reaction to a man coming at him with a rifle.

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Gear Review: Magna-Matic Defense AKFST front sight tool for AK rifles

by Eve Flanigan

An earlier review of another device made to adjust AK/SKS front sights was full of disappointment, so I'm surprised to announce I’ve found the one.

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Gun Review: Sig Sauer SP2022 handgun in 9mm, 40 S&W, 357 SIG

by Francis Borek

​The P226 is shrouded in legend and hyperbole, but if you have a desire for SIG performance, without the SIG price tag, then the SP2022 could be the answer.

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