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Kids & Guns – Communication and Common Sense

When is the right time to introduce your kids to the world of firearms?

For the most part, it really depends on the child (we’ll get back to that in a moment) and your willingness to fully communicate the do’s-&-don’ts of gun handling and the potential risks if they are misused. Whether you simply own a handgun for personal protection or are a ‘shooting’ family that hunts or participates in sport shooting, a child’s understanding of guns will be of benefit.

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May 29, 2020

Filed Under: Arsenal, How To, Hunting, Rifles

The FM-AR: A Molot VEPR for 2020

In the gun world, Russia is best known for the classic AK-47 rifle, but one of the best rifles ever built comes from the Molot factory in Vyatskiye Polyany, and those rifles are called the VEPR.

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May 7, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Anything AR, Arsenal, Reviews, Rifles, Video Tagged With: AK-47, Arsenal, FIME, FM-AR, K-Var, Molot, RPK, VEPR

WEAPON UP

The ongoing ​pandemic​​ continues to put a stranglehold on international economies. With each passing day, we are witnessing unprecedented events take place, as an invisible ​virus​ pummels many nations around the globe, our Union included.

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April 19, 2020

Filed Under: Ammunition, Arsenal, News, Op-ed, Politics, Savage, Second Amendment, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Ammunition, Big Brother, chicom, Civil Liberties, Conspiracy, conspiracy theory, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Deep State, FEMA camps, Fortify, Freedom, Less Government, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Pandemic, Patriot, Second Amendment, Trade War, US Constitution

Ruger SR-762: Ruger’s Badass 7.62×51 .308 Win.

A few years ago, Sturm, Ruger & Company leaped into the crowded AR15 rifle market with a piston driven AR15 variant. The SR-556 isn’t inexpensive. However, as a result, it is a very good rifle. Later, Ruger offered what I regarded as a sensational rifle, the SR-762, a 7.62×51 NATO variant. I suppose this might qualify as an AR10, but in most ways, it is a modern design. This isn’t a gas-impingement operation but rather a piston-operated rifle with a four-position gas valve or regulator. [Read more…] about Ruger SR-762: Ruger’s Badass 7.62×51 .308 Win.


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March 6, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Ruger Tagged With: AR rifles, AR-10, Federal Cartridge Company, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Ruger, Target Shooting, TruGlo rifle scopes

Chose the Handgun Over a Rifle or Shotgun for Defense!

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was driving on Interstate 95 in Massachusetts, listening as the attacks unfolded on the radio, heading toward Boston to teach a three-hour seminar. When I got to the office where the class was being held, it was only the sobbing receptionist that broke the deafening silence to greeted me. We decided to press on with the training program. During the class breaks, we watched the towers burn on television. To describe it as surreal would be an understatement. When I got home early that afternoon—already wearing my handgun, as normal—I took a rifle, and shotgun out of the quick-action safe and put one on each side of the house. [Read more…] about Chose the Handgun Over a Rifle or Shotgun for Defense!


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February 14, 2020

Filed Under: Pistols, Rifles, Self Defense, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Civil Unrest, handguns, Home Defense, pistols, rifles, shotguns

A Case for the AK47 Rifle

When we read about certain firearms, particularly in the biased media or even in the popular gun press, we read terms such as ‘deadly’ efficiency. As a professional, I know that any projectile or firearm, beginning with a .177 Pellet at 450 fps, have killed human beings. It is the operator that is the real weapon. Just the same there are some firearms that have earned a well-deserved reputation for reliability and effect. Enter the AK47. [Read more…] about A Case for the AK47 Rifle


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January 17, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Arsenal Tagged With: AK, AK-47, AR, Arsenal, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, varmints

Savage 110 Scout Rifle: A Modern Interpretation of Cooper’s Scout Rifle

Col. Jeff Cooper defined a general purpose rifle or Scout Rifle as “a conveniently-portable, individually-operated firearm, capable of striking a single decisive blow on a live target of up to about 440 pounds in weight, at any distance at which the operator can shoot with the precision necessary to place a shot in a vital area of the target.” Cooper provided more detail by stating a maximum weight for the rifle to be 6.6 pounds including sling and optic, and an overall length of 39 inches. Does the Savage 110 Scout measure up? [Read more…] about Savage 110 Scout Rifle: A Modern Interpretation of Cooper’s Scout Rifle


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January 3, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Savage Tagged With: .450 bushmaster, Federal PowerShok, Hornady Black, Jeff Cooper, Leupold, Magpul, Model 110, Savage, Scout Rifle, UTG

Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle

For most of my life, I have kept a lever action rifle handy for all around use. I have taken more game with the lever action than any other type. During my time as a peace officer, I kept a Winchester Model 94 .30-30 WCF lever action rifle in the trunk on more than one occasion. Such a rifle can solve most of the problems encountered. Today, however, I will be reviewing a Rossi Frontier that I recently acquired. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle


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December 29, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Rossi Tagged With: Buffalo Bore, handloads, hard cast bullets, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, recreational shooting, rifles, Rossi 92, Speer, Winchester

Gun Test: Kel-Tec Model RDB17

The Kel-Tec RDB17 could be considered the working man’s bullpup. Nothing fancy, but it sure performs. The RDB17 is a no-frills bullpup that is very functional with a simplistic approach. It is constructed of two polymer halves that sandwich around a steel action and barrel. The gas piston system has a gas regulator, so a user can regulate the weapon to run on all sorts of ammunition and a suppressor. The gas regulator can be adjusted with the open mouth from an empty 5.56 NATO case. It’s click-adjustable and Kel-Tec recommends firing a round after adjusting the regulator to test reliability. It comes from the factory ready to run on standard M193-type ammo. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Kel-Tec Model RDB17


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December 20, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: .223 Rem., Kel-Tec, Magpul, SIG Romeo

K-Var’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales Feature Popular Products at Insane Savings!

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are sure to break new sales records across the nation and K-Var.com is ready to do its part. In addition to over 100 of our most sought after and popular products being heavily discounted, K-Var will be featuring Golden Ticket items. Golden Ticket items will feature some of our most requested products and offer savings well below our cost in most cases. However, you’ll have to be quick, as each Golden Ticket item will have a limited quantity. Arsenal AKs and concealed carry pistols, magazines and optics at prices like these is unheard of! [Read more…] about K-Var’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales Feature Popular Products at Insane Savings!


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November 22, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Optics, Pistols, Rifles Tagged With: Arsenal, Black Friday, Brown Bear, Burris, Cyber Monday, IWI, KCI Magazines, Kel-Tec, Lee Armory, Steyr, Taurus, VEPR

Dissident Arms Review: Red Oktober 2019

Red Oktober is an AK47 shooting competition hosted by Rifle Dynamics in Las Vegas, NV. This year, it was held at Pro Gun Club just outside Las Vegas where I had the pleasure of running into Mike Whitesides and Lan Nguyen of Dissident Arms. Before going into the details of our encounter, I should explain that I am a sales rep at MSR Distribution in Las Vegas and Dissident Arms (DA) is one of the top dealers that I supply firearms to. So, I already had a relationship with Mike and Lan before meeting up with them out at Red Oktober. However, this was an impromptu meeting that happened on the last day of the shooting competition. [Read more…] about Dissident Arms Review: Red Oktober 2019


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November 21, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AK, Reviews, Rifles, Shotguns Tagged With: Arsenal, Dissident Arms, Molot, SLR-106, VEPR

Range Report: Rossi RS22 Rifle

Like many of you I fired my first shots with a .22 rifle. It was some time before my grandfather allowed me to graduate from a single shot .22 to a self-loading rifle. The .22 self-loader is a great, all-around plinking, small game hunting, and training rifle. In many rural areas the .22 rifle is the first line of defense against predators both bipedal and quadraped. [Read more…] about Range Report: Rossi RS22 Rifle


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September 20, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Rimfire Tagged With: .22 Long Rifle, .22 rifles, .22 semi automatic rifles. .22 rimfire, CCI Ammunition, CCI Mini Mag, CCI Stinger, CCI Velocitor, personal defense, Small Game, Target Shooting, Training

The New, Less Expensive Ruger 10/22

Hard on the heels of the Ruger Wrangler revolver, Ruger has introduced a more affordable version of the 10/22 self-loading rifle. The new rifle, SKU 31139, is intended to retail for less than $200. This is the same reliable 18.5-barrel 4.5-pound rifle as before, but without sights and a rather plain vanilla plastic stock. A sight rail is included. [Read more…] about The New, Less Expensive Ruger 10/22


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August 23, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Rimfire Tagged With: .22 Long Rifle, 10/22, CCI Ammunition, custom rifles, Federal Cartridge Company, Home Defense, Hunter Match, hunting, Mini Mag, Ruger, Small Game, Target Shooting

Colt AR-15: Trail-Dirty Deeds and Off-Road Shooting

K-Var Armory offers several variations on the Colt AR-15 rifle. While I have my favorites, any of the Colts will give long service in the harshest environments. It is like the old question, Do you know the difference between an elephant and an ant? An ant can ride an elephant. Many companies have done the AR-15, and some have done it well, but the Colt is still the one that all others are judged by. In fact, in my humble opinion, the Colt kicks most competitors in the teeth! [Read more…] about Colt AR-15: Trail-Dirty Deeds and Off-Road Shooting


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July 19, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: 1911, AR-15, Colt, Home Defense, hunting, K-Var, personal defense, SIG Elite Ammunition, Target Shooting

AR15 Components: A Little More Means a Lot Better

There is a huge array of AR15 components available at K-Var! Shopping options usually involve two criteria. First, is the part suitable for what I envision for the completed gun? Second, is the AR15 part at the lowest price I can get? [Read more…] about AR15 Components: A Little More Means a Lot Better


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July 12, 2019

Filed Under: How To, Rifles Tagged With: AR-15, Barrel, DIY, Handguard, Rail

Review: Galil ACE GAR1651.308 7.61×51 Rifle

Major Pandemic was fortunate to be one of the first writers to get his hands on the newly introduced Galil ACE GAR1651 .308/7.62×51 NATO, and I have had a chance to wring it out pretty well. What I will say is, this is my favorite among the .308 semi-auto rifles I own. It is not the lightest, the prettiest, or even the most accurate, however it can take a ton of abuse and still deliver bullets where they need to go. I not only like this 8.7-pound rifle, I love it. [Read more…] about Review: Galil ACE GAR1651.308 7.61×51 Rifle


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April 1, 2019

Filed Under: Rifles Tagged With: .308 WIN., Galil

I’ll Take a M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine was one of the most widely produced of all U.S. Military rifles and served during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War. Millions were produced and at one time surplus models were not only commonly found, they were inexpensive. Today, things are different. A well-used, vintage M1 Carbine is expensive, and the cost will vary dramatically depending on which manufacturer produced the M1 Carbine and the model. I collect, but I shoot what I collect, and that’s why the M1 Carbines from Inland Mfg. and Auto-Ordnance are important to me—and other shooters who favor the M1 Carbine. [Read more…] about I’ll Take a M1 Carbine


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March 8, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: Auto-Ordnance, Hornady, Inland Manufacturing, M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, TulAmmo

SHOT Show — New Products 2019

The SHOT Show (Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade) in January of each year not only signals the beginning of a new year, but a whole round of product launches to fill our dreams, wish lists, and for a lucky few, gear closets and gun safes. Firearm sales have been rather lackluster as of late, so it is not much of a surprise that manufacturers focused more on expanding existing lines to include new colors and calibers more than completely new introductions. However, that is not to say the industry did not put out some new must-have models! On the other hand, the optics and accessories categories are teeming with new offerings to give your old gear a new look.
We scoured the SHOT Show floor for some of the best new offerings and will bring you a new list each day, so stay tuned. [Read more…] about SHOT Show — New Products 2019


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January 22, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Gear, Lasers, Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Video Tagged With: Arex, Burris, Firebird, HatsunUSA, LaserMax, Legacy, Meopta, SHOT Show 2019, SIG Sauer, Springfield, SureFire, Viridian

Choosing a Trunk or Truck Gun

Lots of people in the gun community have a trunk or truck gun. For most people, it is some type of beater rifle or shotgun. The theory is, “Why beat up a good gun by bouncing it around in the trunk?” Just throw a beater in there and forget about it. I am not a fan of that technique. [Read more…] about Choosing a Trunk or Truck Gun


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January 14, 2019

Filed Under: Rifles, Self Defense, Shotguns, Tactics Tagged With: Truck Gun, Trunk Gun

The Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)

The concept of the pistol caliber carbine, or PCC, is nothing new. In fact, early muzzleloading pistols often used the same caliber as their longer smoke-pole counterparts. The lever-action rifles used on the range by cowboys often chambered the same cartridge as their sixguns. Being able to share ammunition between the guns simply made logistical sense, and at the time, the power factor between the pistol and long gun was negligible. [Read more…] about The Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC)


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January 4, 2019

Filed Under: Anything AR, Rifles Tagged With: PCC, Pistol Caliber Carbine

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