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Cheapest AR-15 Complete Rifles & Builds
Want a reliable AR-15 for not a lot of cash? We cover the cheapest (but not cheaply made) complete AR-15s and build parts so you can pew pew on a budget.
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7 Best Pump-Action Shotguns [Home Defense & Hunting]
We walk you through our favorite pump-action shotguns for home defense and hunting and look at the pros and cons of pump-action shotguns.

Best Batons for Self-Defense: The Good, the Bad, & What to Buy
Batons have been used for hundreds of years. Find out the pros/cons of batons and then a couple of our favorite choices for self-defense!

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Review: Best All Metal 9mm?
Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 M2.0 Metal brings a metal frame to the M&P platform. But does this 9mm pistol do the job? We take it to the range to find out.
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