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Dropped Shot: Vampire Gun Resurrected

Dropped Shot: Vampire Gun Resurrected

Michael Bane shows off his Tactical Solution upgraded Ruger .22 designated for upcoming Rimfire Challenge competitions. …

U. S. military: From 5.56 to 6.8 SPC ?

U. S. military: From 5.56 to 6.8 SPC ?

Are we getting closer to a more serious discussion to address the perceived shortcomings of the 5.56 ?…

The Insider Column: Is it time for an upgraded Remington Model 51?

The Insider Column: Is it time for an upgraded Remington Model 51?

How about in 9mm instead of .32 or .380, and with an alloy frame instead of steel?…

The Zimmerman Verdict – A Huge Victory for Self-Defense

The Zimmerman Verdict – A Huge Victory for Self-Defense

I want to make some quick points on the Zimmerman not guilty verdict, which I'll be elaborating on this week's DOWN RANGE Radio.…

What’s Best for Self Defense? A Profoundly Subjective Decision

What’s Best for Self Defense? A Profoundly Subjective Decision

"What's best" is a fallacious concept because there is no set of objective criteria for evaluation that works "across the board,"so to speak.…

There are limits to situational awareness

There are limits to situational awareness

I have been thinking a lot about the London terror attack and what it can teach us. In truth, when a person gets knocked down by a car, the first…

The New Model 1873 Short Rifle from Winchester Repeating Arms

The New Model 1873 Short Rifle from Winchester Repeating Arms

This reproduction is part of Winchester's long-term plan to offer some of their classic models back into the market. The 73 is made by Miroku in Japan, which has a…

An Historic Day

An Historic Day

A day when demagoguery failed and, amazingly, principles ruled in Washington. Man, I never thought we'd get here, especially after the heartbreaking loss of Colorado!…

Michael Bane’s Ruger Bearcat “Shopkeeper” Model

Michael Bane’s Ruger Bearcat “Shopkeeper” Model

This beauty is a Ruger Bearcat "Shopkeeper" model — 3 inch barrel, round but, .22 LR. Apparently my friend Jason Cloessner, who's in charger of Lipsey's specials, had an epiphany…

Self-Defense in Non-Permissive Environments

Self-Defense in Non-Permissive Environments

This is definitely a subject whose time has come. I'm ramping up a couple of ideas for THE BEST DEFENSE 2014. I'm seriously looking at the Browning lever action (BLR)…

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