The 9.3x72R cartridge is one with an interesting history, and one that can confuse a lot of shooters. Known in Germany as the Försterpatrone, or forester’s cartridge, due to its…
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One of the key elements of saving lives is learning how to stop bleeding. Whether the blood loss is the result of a car crash, a cut or stab wound,…
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Hard as may seem to believe, .30-caliber handgun cartridges were once considered perfectly adequate for self defense. You’ll see that especially in Europe, where handguns chambered in .32 ACP were…
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This spring has been a cold one for many parts of the country. But we’ve had enough warm weather that many of us are longing for spring to finally be…
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American shooters are familiar with many of the wildcats that have spun off from established hunting cartridges like the .30-06 Springfield and the .308 Winchester. Many of these have become…
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If you thought 2022 would bring a return to normalcy, you’re sadly mistaken. In fact, this year could end up looking more like 2020 than last year did. And that…
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A humorous story relates the time someone noticed that a Texas Ranger carried a .45 pistol. When asked why he carried a .45, the Ranger replied, “Because they don’t make…
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With spring underway, gardeners of all stripes are looking forward to getting outside and starting their gardens. Many of us who grow our own food understand the importance of quality…
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Is there a cartridge in the US as hated and ignored as the 6.5mm Carcano? On the one hand, it’s understandable that the Carcano has a bad reputation. First and…
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You’ve probably read numerous stories of people who go out for a short hike and get lost. Very often they’re found, albeit cold and hungry, but sometimes their outcomes aren’t…
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With so many handgunners looking to increase the performance of their pistols, it’s only natural that there’s a fair amount of experimentation with new calibers. One of the ways that’s…
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If you’re serious about being prepared, there are a number of items that you need to stock up on. Food and water generally come at the top of the list,…
