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9 months probation for officer who fired 41 shots at unarmed man, killing him

by Brian Seay

A former police officer in Texas received nine months of probation for killing an unarmed man after a police chase in 2012.

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7 of the best pieces of gun gear from 2016 now under $35

by Kristin Alberts

While we all wait for upcoming 2017 products, here’s a look back at the best gun accessories available to gun lovers for under $35 from 2016.

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Gear Review: Allen Baktrak rifle, shotgun and crossbow slings

by Kristin Alberts

All in all, we found the Baktrak sling line to be more user-friendly, lower-profile and lighter weight than comparable rubberized slings on the market.

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Gear Review: Tactical gun cases, Ruger licensed, by Allen

by Kristin Alberts

Most likely, you own more than a few Allen products, including gun cases. We check out two of Allen’s new-for-2016 rifle cases: Ruger-licensed and Tactical.

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Allen Eliminator Shooter’s Backpack: a personal safe space on the range

by Eve Flanigan

This week, the Allen Company, of Colorado, launched a new backpack they say brings intuitive storage to the range, the Eliminator Shooter’s Backpack.

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Armed robber’s gun misfires, possible mass shooting averted at Fort Worth McDonald’s (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

A potential mass shooting at a McDonald’s was narrowly averted when an armed robber’s gun repeatedly failed to fire. The gunman, 24-year-old Jestin Anthony Joseph, asked for a water cup in a Fort Worth McDonalds, but his mind wasn’t on quenching his thirst. The would-be robber surreptitiously pulled out his semi-automatic handgun, hiding it behind […]

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Gear Review: Turn the Savage Model 42 into the Perfect Prepper Gun

by David Higginbotham

The Savage Model 42 is a great fun gun. It is a good teaching tool. It is great for plinking and poking holes in cans. It can even handle some light hunting tasks. And, with three simple and inexpensive additions, the Model 42 becomes an ideal choice for a bug out. Grab and go.

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