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Inside the IPSC PCC World Shoot: 2025 Czech Republic Recap
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1911 Pistols
Handgun Ammo 101: Bullet Types & Caliber Explained
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
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Home Defense
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1911 Pistols
Meet the STK Series | Striker-Fired Pistols with 1911 Feel
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1911 Pistols
How to Reduce Recoil During Shooting | Part 2 | Grip & More
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1911 Pistols
How to Reduce Recoil During Shooting | Part 1 | Stance
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
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Home Defense
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1911 Pistols
Iron Sights VS Optics | Which Aiming System to Choose?
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1911 Pistols
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Guide
3 Tips to Consider Before Upgrading Your 1911 Pistol
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1911 Pistols
10 Last-Minute Gifts for Gun Lovers
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1911 Pistols
5 Factors to Consider to Find Your Best First Pistol
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Home Defense
Top 5 Best Guns for Home Defense — Rock Island Armory
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Concealed Carry in Public: Responsible Gun Ownership
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Home Defense
Are You Ready for a Home-Defense Firearm? 5 Big Questions
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1911 Pistols
How to Properly Maintain Your 1911 Pistol
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Home Defense
Why Choose a 1911 for Home Defense?
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Concealed Carry vs Open Carry: Which is Right for You?
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1911 Pistols
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Rifles
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Shotguns
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Guide
Day 3: The Final Stages at a 3-Gun Match
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1911 Pistols
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Rifles
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Shotguns
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Guide
Day 2: Gaining Momentum at a 3-Gun Match
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1911 Pistols
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Rifles
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Shotguns
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Guide
Day 1: Follow Our First Shots at the 3-Gun Match
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1911 Pistols
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Rifles
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Shotguns
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Guide
Gear Up for a 3-Gun Match with Expert Tips and Stage Planning Strategies
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Home Defense
Ideas for Safely Storing Firearms at Home Other Than Safes
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Home Defense
Four Best Shotguns for Home Defense
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
1911 Pistol Accessories Everyone Needs
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
7 Best Rock Island Armory 1911s and Pistols Ideal for Self-Defense
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Home Defense
Home Defense Essentials: A Closer Look at Rock Island Armory
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1911 Pistols
Choosing Your First Rock Island Armory Firearm: A Beginner’s Guide
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Experience the Potential of the VR80 Shotgun
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1911 Pistols
RIA 5.0E Reviews are in: “There’s Nothing Like it!”
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1911 Pistols
Concealed Carry with a Full-Size 1911: A Guide to Comfort & Confidence
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1911 Pistols
Target Focus vs Front Sight Focus
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1911 Pistols
To Clean or NOT to Clean Your Firearms
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Ditch That Nylon Holster
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1911 Pistols
RIA’s 10mm Lineup: Which Model is Right for You?
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Cody Leeper
An Enhanced Breakdown of the RIA 5.0E
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Jerry Miculek
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Heather Covrig
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Nils Jonasson
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Mike Sodini
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Home Defense
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Shotguns
Rock Island Armory’s Shotgun Series: A Comprehensive Guide
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Billy Cho
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Kenzie Fitzpatrick
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Shotguns
Safety First: Handling Your Firearm Responsibly
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1911 Pistols
Double-Stack Pistols: Increased Capacity and Enhanced Performance.
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Chris Cheng
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1911 Pistols
Rock Island Armory RIA TCM TAC Ultra MS HC Combo: An In-Depth Review
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Home Defense
Indoor Range Training Tips - Rock Island Armory
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1911 Pistols
Questions to Ask BEFORE You Buy a Firearm
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1911 Pistols
Choosing the Right Rock Island Armory Firearm for Your Needs
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1911 Pistols
Ballistics Showdown: Comparing the Power of 10MM vs 45 ACP
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Reuben Aleckson
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1911 Pistols
Get The Best Firearm For Self Defense
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Shawn Herrin
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Shotguns
12 GA vs 20 GA: The Importance of Choosing the Right Shotgun Caliber
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Keni Thomas
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Morgan Wade
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1911 Pistols
What to Look for in Your Ideal 1911: A Complete Guide.
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1911 Pistols
Beginners Guide to Expert Firearm Manipulation - Pt. 2
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1911 Pistols
Beginners Guide to Expert Firearm Manipulation - Pt.1
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest John Sharps
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1911 Pistols
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Gun
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest James Crosby
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain - NRA Special
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Paul Penrod
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest John Scoutten
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1911 Pistols
1911 Pistol Face-Off: Rock vs TAC
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1911 Pistols
Get Familiar with Firearms: GI, Standard & Ultra
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Should I Own Different Handguns for Concealed Carry and Home Defense?
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Brian Conley
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1911 Pistols
Range Shooting Essentials: What You Should Pack with You.
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast with John McClain & guest Rob Pincus
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1911 Pistols
Learn to Get a Grip on Your Pistol
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Open Action
Armscor Open Action Podcast: John McClain & guest Julie Golob
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1911 Pistols
A Look at the 1911 Handgun's Role in Hollywood's Most Memorable Movies
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Shotguns
Meet the VR82: A Powerhouse Shotgun in 20GA
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
A guide to women’s clothing selection for concealed carry
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
A quick guide to clothing selection for concealed carry
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Home Defense
Staying Safe: Owning a Gun for Home Defense
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Three Big Things to Consider When Thinking about Concealed Carry
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1911 Pistols
The Best Gun Drills to Practice at the Range
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Stuff They Don’t Teach You at Concealed Carry Class
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1911 Pistols
Range Shooting: The Basics
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
The Right Ammo for the Right Job: Everything You Need to Know
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1911 Pistols
Why caring for your 1911 pistol is easy: 3 big things to know
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Gear Up: WhatYou Need for a Day of Practice Shooting at the Range
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1911 Pistols
Ammo Stash: Storage Methods
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Shotguns
The VR Lineup: Tactical Shotguns for Home Defense, Hunting & Range Day
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Home Defense
Free Download: Gun Storage - A Guide to Keeping Firearms in the Home
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Home Defense
Home Defense: 5 Tips for Concealing Your Tactical 1911 at Home
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Home Defense
The Best 1911 Handguns for Home Defense
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Home Defense
3 Ways to Ensure Gun Safety at Home
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Stuff They Don't Teach You in Concealed Carry Classes
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1911 Pistols
10 Reasons to Buy a 1911 Aluminum Pistol vs Polymer Pistol
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
How to Find Your Perfect Concealed Carry Holster
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
How To Dress For Concealed Carry
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Things to Know About Concealed Carry Insurance
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Is My CCW Valid in Other States?
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Getting Your 1911 Concealed Carry Permit: A Primer
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
A Beginner’s Guide to Gun Safety
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1911 Pistols
6 Types of Shooting Drills that’ll Keep you On-Target with Your 1911
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1911 Pistols
Competitive Shooting with a 1911 Pistol: The Basics
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1911 Pistols
How To Break Into Competition Shooting
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1911 Pistols
The Best Shooting Targets for Casual & Competition Practice
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1911 Pistols
10 Budget-Friendly RIA Pistols That Still Pack a Punch
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Why a 1911 is Great for Concealed Carry & Which 1911 is Right for You
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Shotguns
Buy a Rock Island Armory Shotgun and Get More!
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Choosing a Concealed Carry Gun
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1911 Pistols
Glock vs. 1911
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1911 Pistols
1911 Shopping Guide: What to Look for in a 1911
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1911 Pistols
How to Clean a 1911
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Revolvers
1911 or Revolver? Which Handgun is Right for You?
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1911 Pistols
Background Checks - What to Expect
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1911 Pistols
What You Need to Know About Maintaining Your 1911
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1911 Pistols
Common Handgun Failures and How to Clear Them
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1911 Pistols
What You Should Know: Hammer Fired vs Striker Fired
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1911 Pistols
Think You Know 1911s? Fun Facts That May Surprise You
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1911 Pistols
3 Tips for Becoming a More Effective Range Shooter
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Shotguns
Start Summer with a Bang: Shotguns & Range Day
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
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1911 Pistols
Comparing Cannons: A Closer Look at the TCM Line
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1911 Pistols
Make a Bang on Range Day: 10mm 1911s and Target Shooting
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1911 Pistols
10mm Pistols: Pros and Cons of Shooting Big
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1911 Pistols
10mm vs 45 ACP: The Battle of Ballistics and Brute Force
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Hunting
10mm Pistols: Guide to Which Powerful Hunting Backup is Right for You
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
10mm vs 9mm: Ballistics & Stopping Power
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1911 Pistols
Movies for the 1911 Enthusiast
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1911 Pistols
Top 5 Benefits of Range Shooting on a Consistent Basis
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Self-Defense Training on a Budget
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1911 Pistols
4 Common Shooting Mistakes and How to Correct Them
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1911 Pistols
4 Questions to Ask When Buying Ammunition
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Hunting
How Effective is 10mm for Big Game Hunting?
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1911 Pistols
Videos from Around the Internet to Help Your Technique
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1911 Pistols
Inaccuracy: Identifying User Error vs. Gun Fault
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1911 Pistols
Why Are 1911s So Reliable?
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
What to do in a Traffic Stop While Carrying
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1911 Pistols
What 1911 is Closest to the Original?
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Best Defense Drills to Practice at the Range
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Home Defense
Training at Home: A Dry-Fire How-To
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1911 Pistols
Recommended Firearms for Every Lifestyle
Range Day Tips: Improve Your Marksmanship
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1911 Pistols
Range Day Tips: Drills to Practice With Your 1911
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
What Would You Do? 3 Tricky Self-Defense Scenarios
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Should You Believe the 10MM Hype?
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1911 Pistols
5 Tips For Fine Tuning Your 1911 For Competition
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
3 Things You Need to Know About Self-Defense
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1911 Pistols
What Really Matters in a 1911
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1911 Pistols
What You Should Know About the PRO Series
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1911 Pistols
What You Should Know About the ROCK Series
How to Get the Most out of Your 1911
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1911 Pistols
4 Tips For A Great Range Day Without Breaking The Bank
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1911 Pistols
What You Should Know About the MAPP Series
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1911 Pistols
The Ins & Outs Of Shopping For A 1911 On A Budget
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1911 Pistols
What Makes an Ideal Tactical 1911
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1911 Pistols
22TCM vs 9mm: The Pros and Cons
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1911 Pistols
5 10mm Pistols that Won't Break the Bank
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1911 Pistols
4 Shooting Games to Get Competitive at the Range
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1911 Pistols
How Your Pistol Works: 1911 Parts & Pieces
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Revolvers
5 Reasons a Revolver Makes Sense for your Budget
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
How to Obtain a CCW Permit
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Free Download: How to Pack a Range Bag
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1911 Pistols
4 Calibers Ideal for Weekend Warriors
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1911 Pistols
Team Armscor Speaks: 4 Competition Thoughts from Eric Grauffel
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1911 Pistols
7 Starter Pistols for 1911 First-Timers
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Shotguns
RIA Rundown: The VR60
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1911 Pistols
The Guide to 1911 Pistol Accessories Every Enthusiast Wants
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1911 Pistols
The Best Ways to Care for a Rock Island Armory 1911
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
5 Techniques Pivotal for Pistol Self-Defense
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Rifles
3 Youth Rifles Good for Beginning Shooters
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1911 Pistols
Why Everyone Needs a 45ACP Caliber in Their Competition Arsenal
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1911 Pistols
What Makes Maintaining a 1911 Easier than Most Firearms
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1911 Pistols
4 GI Series Pistols Worth Investing In
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1911 Pistols
4 Tips for Shopping Around for the Most Wallet-Friendly 1911
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1911 Pistols
Team Armscor Speaks: 4 Competition Thoughts from Athena Lee
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1911 Pistols
How to Effectively Pack a Gun Range Bag
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1911 Pistols
We Are Rock Island Armory - NOT Rock River Arms
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1911 Pistols
Why .45 Ammo is a Wise Choice for Shooters
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1911 Pistols
4 Styles of 1911 Ammo Worth Investigating
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1911 Pistols
Free Download: A 1911 Buying Guide for Female Shooters
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1911 Pistols
Improving Accuracy: Tips for Target Shooting with Confidence
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1911 Pistols
10mm Automatic or 40S&W? (And Other Burning Ammo Questions)
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1911 Pistols
6 Tactical 1911 Pistols to Add to Your Collection
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1911 Pistols
The 1911 Pistol History: Where It's Been
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1911 Pistols
The Benefits of 45ACP Ammo in Your 1911 Pistol
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1911 Pistols
3 Rock Island 1911 Accessories You Need
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1911 Pistols
The Guide to Shooting Competitions: Breaking Down Your Options
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Shotguns
Over-Under vs. Side-by-Side: What Shotgun is the Right Fit?
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1911 Pistols
The Best 1911 Pistols for Gift-Giving
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1911 Pistols
How to Know When It's Time to Clean Your RIA 1911
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1911 Pistols
Team Armscor Speaks: 4 Competition Thoughts from John McClain
Ready to Concealed Carry? 5 Pieces of Advice to Consider
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1911 Pistols
6 Must-Have 1911 Maintenance Tools
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1911 Pistols
Why You Should Consider Buying a 10mm Pistol
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1911 Pistols
Know the Difference: 22TCM vs. 10mm
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1911 Pistols
Why You Should Consider Buying a 9mm Pistol
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1911 Pistols
4 Factors in Picking Ammo for Competition
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Concealed Carry and Self Defense
Free Download: Buying a Pistol for Self-Defense: What You Need to Know
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1911 Pistols
Why You Should Consider Buying a 22TCM Pistol
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1911 Pistols
Product Spotlight: PRO Match Ultra 6" 45ACP
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1911 Pistols
So You Want to Start Multi-Gun Competing…
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1911 Pistols
Free Download: Are You Competition-Ready?: The Match-Prep Checklist
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1911 Pistols
How to Disassemble a Full-Size 1911
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1911 Pistols
Know the Difference: TAC Ultra Series vs. Pro Match Series
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