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Hollywood Guns
Ken Stretz behind a minigun in a room full of machine guns and assault rifles at Independent Studio Services

Hollywood Guns

It takes a lot of work for Hollywood to get guns right. Here’s how budget, props, training, and even attitude shape movie gun scenes.

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Carrying Concealed: How to Overcome “Condition One” Anxiety
Close-up of a pistol holstered in the appendix position, revealed by an open jacket.

Carrying Concealed: How to Overcome “Condition One” Anxiety

Feeling nervous about carrying a loaded gun? Even as a veteran, I felt it too. Here is how to overcome your anxiety and trust a chambered firearm.

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Gun Safety and Self-Defense: How to Balance the Two

Gun Safety and Self-Defense: How to Balance the Two

Wiley X Eye Pro

Wiley X Eye Pro

Ruger RXM Review: A Cop’s Perspective

Ruger RXM Review: A Cop’s Perspective

What Clothes You Should Wear to a Shooting School

What Clothes You Should Wear to a Shooting School

TacSol R1 Rotary Magazine for the 10/22

TacSol R1 Rotary Magazine for the 10/22

From Militias to Superpower: The Transformation of U.S. Military Might

From Militias to Superpower: The Transformation of U.S. Military Might

Nathan Hale: America’s First Warrior in the Shadows

Nathan Hale: America’s First Warrior in the Shadows

BCA .308 AR-10: The Affordable Big Brother to the AR-15

BCA .308 AR-10: The Affordable Big Brother to the AR-15

Threaded Barrel Desert Eagle: CADRE NEWS

Threaded Barrel Desert Eagle: CADRE NEWS

Intruder In A Box: A New Way To Test Ammo

Intruder In A Box: A New Way To Test Ammo

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 

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