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The Failure to Stop – A Legendary Drill
Failure to stop gear

The Failure to Stop – A Legendary Drill

The Failure To Stop drill is an old-school drill that’s still extremely effective. Give it a spin, and you’ll see why it works and why it’s been around for so long.

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Rehoming and Breathing New Life Into Old 1911s
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Rehoming and Breathing New Life Into Old 1911s

Each one of these pistols has been making regular trips to the range and there have been zero malfunctions. Although my days of carrying a 1911 are pretty much in the past. I still enjoy shooting them.

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The Vortex Defender-CCW: Simple and Reliable

The Vortex Defender-CCW: Simple and Reliable

Close and Destroy: A Military Thriller by Tom Marshall

Close and Destroy: A Military Thriller by Tom Marshall

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

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

Closed Emitter Red Dot Optics

Closed Emitter Red Dot Optics

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?

War Hogg Skill Builder #4 Carbine Speed Magazine Change

War Hogg Skill Builder #4 Carbine Speed Magazine Change

Safariland SAVES: SHOT Show 2025

Safariland SAVES: SHOT Show 2025

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