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A Primer on the Gun that Won the West: Winchester 1873

The Model of 1873 remains an iconic rifle today and one that belongs on every shooter’s must-own list. Here’s why.

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What does “fair fight” even mean?

I find argument's from anti-gunners about "fair fights" fascinating, especially since the stated goal of "gun control" is to reduce violence, not merely to insist that violence follow theatrical rules.

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Gun Review: The Henry Frontier Octagon awakens your inner John Wayne

The Henry rifle is the perfect tool to bring new shooters into the fold, especially with its reasonable $450 MSRP. Hand them one of these rifles, and they'll keep asking you for more and more ammo.

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7 Gun Myths, Attacked Head-on

Ever wondered if Patton really did shoot down a German plane with his pistol? Does the gun always beat the blade? Or how Buffalo Bill shot so well? Well the answers to these and other gun mysteries are explained here.

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Gun Review: Cimarron Plinkerton .22 makes for one heck of a–well–plinker

If you have a soft spot for Old West style revolvers, then you might get a little excited at the prospect of this quaint single-action, ancient-style piece.

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The Guns of Jesse James… and his Mother (VIDEOS)

Jesse Woodson James, better known as Jesse James, was born over 160 years ago and his name, his legacy and his guns continue to reverberate with shooters, thanks in no small part to the young outlaw's era, his style and his mother.

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