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Intruder In A Box: A New Way To Test Ammo
A front-facing shot of a black cardboard target box featuring a grid of nine red-and-white circular bullseye targets, set outdoors on a wooden stand.

Intruder In A Box: A New Way To Test Ammo

Intruder In A Box represents a new way to test defensive ammunition outside of the normal gel tests. Let’s see what it does.

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Don’t Bet Your Life on Pepper Spray & Other Less Lethal Devices
Ken Stretz pepper spray and ASP

Don’t Bet Your Life on Pepper Spray & Other Less Lethal Devices

While less lethal technology like pepper spray, tasers, batons, bean bags, and 37mm rounds may give you an edge, you will need a backup plan.

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Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0 Review: Battle-Ready WML

Cloud Defensive REIN 3.0 Review: Battle-Ready WML

Dark Angel Medical: D.A.R.K. “Blue Line” Trauma Kit

Dark Angel Medical: D.A.R.K. “Blue Line” Trauma Kit

Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha Range Report

Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha Range Report

War HOGG Skill Builder #21: Trigger Finger Placement

War HOGG Skill Builder #21: Trigger Finger Placement

Lessons from “Coch” at the Smith & Wesson Academy

Lessons from “Coch” at the Smith & Wesson Academy

George Washington: America’s First Spymaster

George Washington: America’s First Spymaster

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 5: Projectile Selection

Defensive Shotgun 101, Part 5: Projectile Selection

The Springfield M1A: A Timeless Wonder 

The Springfield M1A: A Timeless Wonder 

Colt Lightweight Commander: Now Optics Ready

Colt Lightweight Commander: Now Optics Ready

Safeguarding a Nation: The Story of the U.S. Secret Service

Safeguarding a Nation: The Story of the U.S. Secret Service

The MARS Mini – The Multiuse Thermal

The MARS Mini – The Multiuse Thermal

Bul Armory Releases Two New Pistols: CADRE NEWS

Bul Armory Releases Two New Pistols: CADRE NEWS

One Horse Express: CADRE NEWS

One Horse Express: CADRE NEWS

Bianchi Shenandoah: One Holster for Inside and Outside the Waist Carry

Bianchi Shenandoah: One Holster for Inside and Outside the Waist Carry

How to Choose a Firearms Training Program

How to Choose a Firearms Training Program

Perfecting The Pocket Carry Draw

Perfecting The Pocket Carry Draw

The Girsan MC P35 PI – The Detective’s Hi-Power

The Girsan MC P35 PI – The Detective’s Hi-Power

Defensive Shotguns 101, Part 4: Cartridge Selection

Defensive Shotguns 101, Part 4: Cartridge Selection

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