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What’s The Best Firearm for Personal Defense? Here Are Recommendations! We recently polled the Sportsman’s Shop team to find out what everyone recommends as their top choice firearm for personal defense. Here’s what everyone had to say! I would go with a Glock 19 9mm. This gun has low recoil, … Read More

Video Review: Liberty Civil Defense Ammo Ballistic Gel Block Liberty Civil Defense ammunition is a high-velocity, extremely-accurate load that’s been designed for personal protection. In a nutshell, there is nobody in the market that makes ammo that shoots this fast. For example, the Liberty Civil Defense .45 ACP muzzle velocity … Read More

We’re Proud to Carry Hunting Rifles from the SAKO Select Line SAKO Select hunting rifles are well known for their exacting standards of craftsmanship. Even better, every SAKO Select rifle is tested before it leaves the factory to produce a 5-shot group under 1” at 100 yards – guaranteed! And … Read More

.223 vs. 5.56 mm Ammo – a Comparison Many firearms novices, and even seasoned shooters, are unsure of the difference between .223 and 5.56 mm ammo. Many incorrectly assume that they are interchangeable, but they are, in fact, not interchangeable. Here are a just a few of the similarities and … Read More

Pepper Spray Is a Popular Defense Choice Pepper spray has been a popular choice for non-lethal personal defense for many years. However, the days of wimpy keychain-mounted pepper spray bottles have long passed. Two popular firearms manufacturers, Kimber and Ruger, make first-rate pepper spray devices that can deliver powerful stopping … Read More

Sig Sauer P229 Video Review The Sig Sauer P229 pistol is a top-performing firearm that’s used for concealed carry purposes by civilians in addition to being carried by the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard and many federal agencies. With over 3 million rounds of U.S. Government testing, … Read More

Henry .357 Magnum Video Review Henry Repeating Arms makes a really great rifle, and the “Big Boy” is no exception. According to Henry, this rifle was inspired by the overwhelming demand of Henry rifle enthusiasts for a centerfire rifle with a smooth and slick action. Featuring a solid brass receiver … Read More

Check Out The Ruger 10/22 Standard & Target Rifles The Ruger 10/22 is an extremely popular rifle, and this year it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary. Since its introduction in 1954, this rifle has developed a loyal following thanks to a reliable rotary magazine, easy action and proven accuracy. According to … Read More

HK VP9 vs. VP9LE The HK VP9 is a brand new striker fired pistol from HK. It’s been in development for over four years, and it marks HK’s first return to a striker fired mechanism since the very popular P7 series was introduced in the 80’s. This new handgun comes … Read More

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