Modified Carry: Adapting Self-Defense with a Handgun As We Age
Maybe you have noticed this at the range: a friend or family member trying to load and fire a weapon while holding a cane or “cheater” glasses. We have all seen the frustrated shooter...
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Savage Arms 111 Long Range Hunter: The Deep Threat – Part 3 of 3
The .338 Lapua Magnum has the military’s endorsement, a law enforcement backing, and hunters appreciate its raw power on big game. The only conundrum is owning a .338 Lapua in a package that is...
Savage Arms 110 FCP HS Precision: The Practical, Tactical .338 Lapua MAG – Part 2 of 3
In Part 1 of this series the Savage Arms 110 BA was credited with breathing life back into the .338 Lapua Magnum. For those that aren’t looking for the sheer size that comes with...
Savage Arms 110 BA: Rebirth of the .338 Lapua MAG – Part 1 of 3
The popularity of the .338 Lapua MAG cartridge has grown significantly in recent years. People reach for it to do everything from hunting elk to shooting F-Class leagues. Although the cartridge is close to...
Springfield Armory Silent Operator
Springfield Armory recently ran their annual “Duel 3” promotion letting consumers vote for their favorite firearms from the premier company. On September 29th they announced a “Tactical Prize package” which included a new model...
SilencerCo Saker 762 Does Everything
Now that silencers are legal in MN it’d be nice to get one that does everything. It could run the gamut from your .223 Rem/5.56 NATO up to your thunderous .300 Remington Ultra Magnum....
Springfield Armory Sale!
As summer slowly comes to a close, we at The Guns and Gear Store are keeping the fun going with a phenomenal sale on all of our Springfield Armory XD(M) pistols! The sale runs from...
14 Lessons from a Year of Thoughtful Carry
I have had the ability to openly carry a handgun in Minnesota for five years. For some individuals carrying is an automatic occurrence, but not for me. Like many of you carrying a weapon...
Shooting the .280 Ackley Improved
It’s a caliber that few have heard of, and even less have actually fired, let alone seen the ammunition. If you’re drawing a blank as to what it looks like or where it falls...
Reconsidering the Snub Nose Revolver
Semi-auto pistols are more popular than ever in today’s firearm industry. People absolutely love their __________ [Insert Your Favorite Brand Name Here]. I’m not going to open up a can of worms over what...
