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The Vortex Defender-CCW: Simple and Reliable
Vortex Defender-CCW red dot optic

The Vortex Defender-CCW: Simple and Reliable

I value simplicity and reliability, and that’s what I get from the Vortex Defender-CCW red dot. It isn’t fancy, but it’s tough, compact, and does the job.

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Close and Destroy: A Military Thriller by Tom Marshall
Tom Marshall has written for Guns & Ammo, Breach-Bang-Clear, and all the RECOIL titles. Now he has written a book: Close and Destroy

Close and Destroy: A Military Thriller by Tom Marshall

Close and Destroy is a military thriller novel by Tom Marshall. The gun handling and tactics are so well written you’ll hear the rounds when they go loud.

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Exploring the 338 ARC: A Suppressor-Friendly Powerhouse

Exploring the 338 ARC: A Suppressor-Friendly Powerhouse

Grip That Gun! Simple Tips for a Good Handgun Grip

Grip That Gun! Simple Tips for a Good Handgun Grip

Dark Matter Concepts CMD: A Hands-On Test

Dark Matter Concepts CMD: A Hands-On Test

The Remington 550-1: An Odd Little Rarity

The Remington 550-1: An Odd Little Rarity

Mounting Standards: 2025 Guide to Red Dot Footprints

Mounting Standards: 2025 Guide to Red Dot Footprints

Is the Glock 21 Gen 5 a Good Self-Defense Handgun?

Is the Glock 21 Gen 5 a Good Self-Defense Handgun?

M&P 9 Metal Compact from Smith & Wesson

M&P 9 Metal Compact from Smith & Wesson

Appendix Carry and Red Dots

Appendix Carry and Red Dots

The No-Fail Pistol Drill (I Failed It)

The No-Fail Pistol Drill (I Failed It)

The History of Suppressors: From WWI to Modern Operations

The History of Suppressors: From WWI to Modern Operations

Smith & Wesson Introduces CSX E- Series

Smith & Wesson Introduces CSX E- Series

A Closer Look at the .32 H&R Magnum

A Closer Look at the .32 H&R Magnum

Holster Positioning: Finding the Optimal Carry Position for Comfort and Accessibility

Holster Positioning: Finding the Optimal Carry Position for Comfort and Accessibility

The Glock 43X vs SIG P365: How Do They Compare?

The Glock 43X vs SIG P365: How Do They Compare?

February Shooting Skill Builder: Carbine Speed Magazine Change

February Shooting Skill Builder: Carbine Speed Magazine Change

Safariland SAVES: SHOT Show 2025

Safariland SAVES: SHOT Show 2025

New Pistols of 2025: More from SHOT

New Pistols of 2025: More from SHOT

Best Law Enforcement Gear of SHOT 2025

Best Law Enforcement Gear of SHOT 2025

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