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Running the Walther P22 Q Pistol, Beginner’s Guide ~ VIDEOS

The Walther P22 Q pistol. The new purchaser of one of these has a steep, but not impossible learning curve toward its safe operation. Let's break it down with some simple steps.

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Red Dot Sights – Top Ten Shopping Tips & Best Red-Dot Optics

Red dot sight and optics expert, Michael D. Faw gives us some tips on shopping for Red Dot sights as well as his top three picks of the best red dots for your firearms.

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Minute of Angle for Assassins

Contributor John McNair offers us some education on minute of angle calculation for long distance shooting with a pretend Spy thriller twist.

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How to Stay Out of Prison When Building a Rifle at Home ~ VIDEO & Check Lists

Stick to Alex Kincaid’s “Three Rules for Staying Out of Prison” below, and you stand a good chance of not violating one of the many gun-control laws that can affect well-intentioned, law-abiding Ameri

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Ballistic App Pro Shooting Tip: All The Inputs Matter!

Using a ballistic calculator like Ballistic shows just how important that sight height input is.

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The #1 Mistake Shooters Make When Training

For several years of shooting courses, I identified one major mistake that makes about 90% of beginners.

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Get A Grip: Proper Grip Essential For Shooting Precision

A proper grip will determine whether you will have proper finger placement on the trigger and if you will be able to shoot and control the gun through recoil.

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Drawing A Pistol From Concealment, Part 2: Re-holstering And Apparel Choices

There will never be a contest on the planet to see who can get their gun back in the holster the fastest. Learn how to re-holster the right way, and what to wear to make it easier.

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How to Shoot At Moving Targets

Like most things that are made to look effortless, there’s a lot more technique and consideration that goes into shooting moving targets.

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Recoil Mechanics: How To Manage Recoil and Be Accurate

A lot of competitive shooters think if they mash the trigger hard and fast, they’ll be better shooters. Well, that’s not really how it works.

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Pistol Shooting Positions: Weaver Vs. Isosceles

If you’re a true student of the gun, you should be familiar with both the Weaver and Isosceles shooting positions. 

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Equal Height, Equal Light: Getting Your Pistol Sights On Target The Right Way

NRA Training Counselor Program Coordinator Andy Lander discusses the secrets to success of using your body to help you achieve proper pistol sight alignment.

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