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21Aug, 2023

Book Review: Gunsmithing the AR-15: The Bench Manual

by Sam Lichtman

The first time I ever visited a gun store in California, I was surprised at how popular the AR-15 platform is there despite the state’s ludicrous and arbitrary restrictions. Although […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog
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20Jun, 2023

The Ethics of Collecting Milsurp

by Sam Lichtman

Introduction In past blog posts, I have shown off some military surplus (“milsurp”) firearms from my personal collection. The hobby of collecting can be a fascinating pursuit within the broader […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog
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15Jun, 2023

Red Dots and EDC – Is a Red Dot necessary for everyday carry?

by Joe Drammissi

Do I need a red dot on my everyday carry (EDC) gun? This question comes up from time to time in our CCW classes. The short answer is no, the […]

  • CCW, Guns & Equipment, Blog
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12Jun, 2023

Check Out This Gun: Turkish Mauser

by Sam Lichtman

On a recent episode of Gun Owners Radio, we briefly discussed the standard long arm of the Ottoman Empire in World War I: the Mauser bolt-action rifle. As I mentioned […]

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15May, 2023

Check Out This Gun: Last-Ditch Type 99

by Sam Lichtman

Introduction During my segment at the end of yesterday evening’s episode of Gun Owners Radio, the discussion turned toward the Imperial Japanese Army’s standard long arm during World War II: […]

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17Apr, 2023

Behind the Gun Counter: Trade Shows

by Sam Lichtman

The NRA held its annual meeting, NRAAM, this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana. Although it exists primarily as a summit for the organization itself, NRAAM also hosts its own trade […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog, NRA
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10Apr, 2023

Why Don’t We Have “Smart Guns?”

by Sam Lichtman

In the field of computer science, there exists a longstanding rule of thumb known as “Moore’s Law,” which dictates that the number of transistors available on an integrated circuit will […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog, Gun Laws, Gun Safety, Home Defense, Politics
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03Apr, 2023

Jack of All Weapons or Master of One?

by Sam Lichtman

Part of the fun of the firearm hobby is being able to choose your own hardware. People have been making guns for more than half a millennium, so even if […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Shooting Sports, Blog
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27Mar, 2023

Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Reloading

by Sam Lichtman

Do you ever wish you could just press a button and instantly receive ammunition? Of course you do. We’re still a long way off from Star Trek replicators, but a […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog, Reloading
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20Mar, 2023

You’re Preparing for the Wrong Apocalypse

by Sam Lichtman

Working behind the counter at a gun store, a big part of my job involved answering customers’ questions. With any type of product, prospective buyers always want to know what […]

  • Guns & Equipment, Blog, Home Defense
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