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Concealed Carry and Yoga Pants/Sweats/Etc: Yes or No?
Workout gear designed to hold a concealed carry holster and gun do exist. But they present certain safety and practical use concerns....
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Handgun Drills: The Sour Lollipop
Looking to improve the accuracy of your shots? Try a steel target and this sour lollipop drill!
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The Carry Optics Work Session
Think all handgun optics are bad? Think again. Those powered by fiber optics can deliver reliability and effectiveness. Watch this video to...
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Optics on Handguns: I Finally Went There
Most gun users do perfectly fine without optics on their handguns. But for Abner Miranda, perfectly fine can be a little boring,...
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I Like Big Guns, But What Size is Best for Concealment?
If the plethora of gun sizes on the market confuse you, then check out this blog for an even-handed, clear, and experienced...
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Open Emitter vs. Closed Emitter Optics
Have you ever given thought to whether you should be using open emitter optics vs closed emitter optics? While closed emitter optics...
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Trigger Guard Holsters & Other Musings
Learn about the benefits of using trigger guard holsters for deep concealment and safety when carrying a firearm. Contrary to popular belief,...
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Stop Training With Crappy Gear
In the last several months I have attended a total of four classes where I have consistently run into people using garbage...
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Firebird Targets Put the BOOM Factor in Range Days
Get some literal bang for your buck with Firebird targets. These explosive signaling devices are stable, safe, rewarding, biodegradable and FUN to...
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The Tier 1 Citizen Rifle Standards With Hard Sights
The Tier 1 Citizen rifle standards in this video are meant to be completed with hard sights instead of red dot optics....
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Training My Daughter: Glock, Suppressed AR-15 & Overland Course
In this video, Abner Miranda takes his 19-year-old daughter to the range for handgun training. This training session both demonstrates just...
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Should My Carry Gun Have a Compensator?
Compensators can reduce felt recoil and improve shooting speed, but they have disadvantages too. Explore all of the pros and cons in...
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