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Straight answers to the questions that actually come up before a purchase, written by people who’d rather talk you out of the wrong gear than sell it to you.

Range6 min readBy Sam Whitlock

What Actually Belongs in a Range Bag

The list of small things that turn a wasted drive into a good range day: most of them cost under twenty dollars.

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Carry5 min readBy Marcus Reyes

The Gun Belt Is the Part Everyone Skips

You can spend $80 on a holster and ruin it with a $15 belt. Here's what actually separates a gun belt from a regular one.

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Cleaning5 min readBy Chris Okafor

The Real Gun Cleaning Schedule

You're probably over-cleaning the parts that don't matter and under-cleaning the one that does.

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Tools7 min readBy Chris Okafor

Mounting a Red Dot Without Losing Your Zero

Almost every 'my dot won't hold zero' problem is a mounting problem, and it's the easiest one to fix correctly the first time.

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Optics5 min readBy Dana Whitfield

Red Dot vs. Iron Sights: What Actually Matters

Not a hot take: a practical breakdown of when a dot earns its keep and when irons are still the right call.

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Carry6 min readBy Marcus Reyes

Choosing Your First EDC Holster

Fit, retention, and coverage matter more than the brand name on the box: here's what actually decides whether a holster works.

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