Anders Herzberg

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Anders Herzberg

Concealed Carry Laws California: The Shocking Reality

California is Not What She Used to Be If you’re a California resident who wants to carry a handgun for personal protection, you’ve likely heard about the concealed carry laws California imposes—some say they’re among the most restrictive in the nation. Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in NYSRPA v.

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Anders Herzberg

Unbeatable Firearm Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Guns Running Smoothly

Firearm Maintenance Tips Keeping your firearms in great working condition is a major part of responsible gun ownership. Whether you are a casual target shooter, a dedicated hunter, or a home-defense firearm owner, regular upkeep helps ensure optimal performance and safety. These firearm maintenance tips will show you how to

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Anders Herzberg

Choosing a Gunsmith: The Ultimate Guide for Flawless Firearm Care

Choosing a Gunsmith: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Firearms in Top Shape If you own firearms, you already understand how important it is to maintain them properly. Part of that maintenance includes choosing a gunsmith who has the skills, experience, and honesty to handle your guns with

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AR-15 FAQ - AR-15 with sling and kit
Anders Herzberg

Ultimate AR-15 FAQs: Your Guide to an Iconic Rifle

The Ultimate AR-15 FAQs Few firearms have gained as much popularity in modern history as the AR-15. Originally designed by Eugene Stoner in the late 1950s for the ArmaLite company, this rifle uses a gas-operated action (direct impingement) that vents some of the fired gas back into the receiver to

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Anders Herzberg

The Pinfire Cartridge: A Marvel of Early Firearm Innovation

Condition A Step in Early Firearms Design Few ammunition designs capture the spirit of 19th-century inventiveness quite like the Pinfire Cartridge. Long before centerfire and rimfire ammo dominated the marketplace, this unusual design helped push firearms toward a breechloading future. Created by French gunsmith Casimir Lefaucheux in 1832 (and patented

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Anders Herzberg

I've been shooting for almost two decades, since my early teens, and have been fascinated with firearms history and engineering ever since. Unapologetic 1911, CZ-75, and AKM fan, I love metal frames, DA/SA, gas piston systems, and bolt actions. Excited about advancements in modern 3D printing and design in the firearms world. I've worked to develop brands and market them online for over a decade, growing small businesses and helping them to be successful. Cap & Ball for me is an opportunity to bring that experience to help gun stores, gun smiths, and firearms instructors deal with the difficult and daunting task of untangling digital marketing in this new and rapidly changing landscape. The 2A community has been left behind by big tech and it is time we fixed that.

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