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Firearms Industry News & Guides
Anders Herzberg

Empowering Guide: Concealed Carry Laws Colorado for Safe & Confident Carry

Slow Californication Carrying a concealed firearm in Colorado can feel complex, especially with ever-changing local rules due to an influx of CA refugees. This article explores concealed carry laws Colorado enforces, from firearm permit requirements to self-defense statutes.  We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about concealed carry

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Firearms Industry News & Guides
Anders Herzberg

Guide to Concealed Carry Laws Connecticut: What You Need to Know

One of the Most Restrictive Concealed carry is a serious responsibility—especially in a state with strict regulations like Connecticut. Whether you’re curious about concealed carry laws Connecticut implements, seeking concealed carry training, or comparing CCW requirements by state, you’ll find answers here. In this guide, we’ll walk through Connecticut’s permit

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Firearms Industry News & Guides
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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Firearms Industry News & Guides
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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Firearms Industry News & Guides
Anders Herzberg

Life-Saving Gun Safety Tips for New Shooters

Essential Gun Safety Tips for New Firearms Owners If you are new to owning a firearm, you’ve gone through the background check and have brought your gun home. Now learning proper gun safety is one of the most important steps you can take. These gun safety tips are meant to

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Firearms Industry News & Guides
Anders Herzberg

What Is a NICS Check? Information for Unsure First Time Gun Buyers

A Full Breakdown of the NICS and 4473 Process When people talk about buying guns in the United States, they often bring up one important question: “What is a NICS check?” If you’re new to the firearms world or simply curious about the process behind legal gun sales, this article

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