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Will Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ stop a Mosin Nagant round? (VIDEO)

Following up on Stephen King's anti-gun comments, MattV2099 and company have episode two on how ballistically resistant his works are with a test to see if they can stand up to a good ole 7.62x54R round

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How many Stephen King books will an AK47 round go through? (VIDEO)

Following statements by one of the best known horror authors in modern history on gun control, MattV2099 and company decided to see how ballistically resistant his works are.

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See the guns that are illegal in California (55 Photos)

Guns.com sat down and worked through the California Department of Justice’s assault weapon list of some registered 145,253 firearms, as well as the politics of the ban

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Report: Deciphering California’s assault weapon ban list

Obtained via Public Records requests, Guns.com analyzed the California DOJ’s assault weapon list of some registered 145,253 firearms, as well as the politics of the ban.

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The DDI AK47F is a milled menace (VIDEO)

The rifle looks and feels great, but how does it shoot? In terms of felt recoil, the weapon gently rocks back and forth in the shooter's hands.

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6 must-have accessories for AK fans

Half the fun of collecting guns is accumulating the stuff that goes with them. In the case of military rifles like the AKM and its numerous civilian-legal clones, the gear and accessory choices are nearly endless.With that in mind, here are six items I consider “must-haves” to maximize your 7.62x39mm AKM rifle setup.

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Zastava N-PAP DF: The ultimate bad-guy gun (VIDEO)

The N-PAP DF feels good in the hand thanks to its finger-grooved pistol grip, extended handguards and somewhat light safety lever. Shooting the weapon is another story, however.

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How to reload your AK like a boss (VIDEO)

Here are the three best ways to reload an AK-47 faster, and one bonus method I discovered watching Russian soldiers on YouTube.

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Why you need a carbine for home defense

When it comes to defending your home and the loved-ones within, many of the properties that make an ideal brush-gun or hunting rifle are actually detrimental in a home-defense situation.

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Century Arms reveals milled American RPK rifle at NRA show

Century International Arms unveiled the newest addition to it’s all-American AK lineup, C39 RPK rifle. Featuring a 20-inch barrel, bipod and clubfoot stock, the Century’s new rifle offers Soviet rifle lovers the first American made RPK-style rifle. Like the C39 rifle it originates from, the long-barreled C39 is chambered in 7.62x39mm and utilizes standard AKM […]

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The Century American AK-47 is one of the best made (VIDEO)

With Century’s inclusion of hardwood furniture and chrome-lined barrel, the only advantages of buying a milspec milled AK-47 clone is the ability to mount a bayonet, side scope and cleaning rod.

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SHTF Show-off: AK vs SKS vs Mosin-Nagant at the end of the world

The overcast sky hasn't been blue for decades, once-friendly neighbors now kill for scraps of barely-edible garbage. Thankfully you've got your trusty rifle.

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