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The Texas Tribune
A bill that would significantly reducing the fee to get a license to carry a handgun in Texas is now on Greg Abbott's desk. The proposal, Senate Bill 16, would reduce the first-time fee for a license to carry from $140 to $40 and the annual renewal fee from $70 to $40. The fee would cover the Department of Public Safety's cost to administer the license program as well as $27 needed for county, state and federal background checks, according to the bill's author, state Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville.
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American Rifleman
The flash sight picture is a defensive shooting technique that was developed by Col. Jeff Cooper as a part of the Modern Technique of the Pistol. In target shooting and other handgun endeavors, the shooter has to align the rear sight with the front sight while centering the target. When done correctly, it allows for some very precise target placement.
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SOFREP
Tactical breathing was discovered by many ancient cultures and is incorporated in various forms in many martial arts and meditation systems. As practiced by modern police and military, it allows you to rapidly regain control of you body during critical situations.
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The Slim-Tuk, style 137 is a new minimal, ambidextrous IWB holster. It is precision molded from sturdy Kydex and features a rugged nylon clip. DeSantis' Tuckable 360 Clip affords the wearer unlimited mounting options. It is available for many concealable handguns. MSRP $39.99.
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Concealedcarry.com
It doesn't take long as a member of the concealed carry community to run into these common misconceptions about gun law. I hear them all the time and while some of them have a piece of the truth; none of them are wholly accurate as we tend to use or say them.
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Guns.com
Legislation that would allow prison officers to carry concealed firearms to and from work is being considered in the U.S. Senate. The measure — H.R. 613, also known as the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act — was reintroduced by Republican Sen. Pat Toomey and would require the Bureau of Prisons to provide a lock box in which prison officers can store firearms so that they may carry to and from work, the Daily Item reported. The bill has passed through the House of Representatives and is currently being considered in the Senate.
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Outdoor Hub
How heavy should the pull weight be on your rifle's trigger? This is a great question for campfire debate, but there is no definitive answer. The best answer is: The pull weight with which you're most comfortable.
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Shooting Sports USA
Is your rifle giving vertical stringing during benchrest testing? If so, it *could* be your ammo, or it could be something else altogether. How your rifle sits on the benchrest pedestal/sandbags can definitely impact its’ grouping.
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Guns.com
Smith & Wesson's new short barrel Model 66 and 69 Combat Magnum revolvers are on their way to consumers, the company announced. The new models, now shipping, feature a 2.75-inch barrel and stainless steel frame and cylinder. Chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, the Combat Magnum revolvers were designed for magnum shooters seeking a medium size frame. Smith & Wesson packed the wheel guns with new features such as a redesigned ball detent meant to strengthen the yoke to frame lockup for better support on heavy magnum loads and a full length extractor. Both revolver models are equipped with a red ramp front sight and an adjustable, white outline rear sight.
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Shooting Illustrated
On a couple of occasions in the past, Shooting Illustrated contributors mentioned the importance of buying a gun that fits you. With the popularity of pocket pistols generated by those who choose to carry concealed, it's time to re-examine exactly what we mean by the word "fit," and we'll illustrated what we mean by looking at the Diamondback Firearms DB380 pistol.
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Shooting Illustrated
Beyond simply purchasing a gun or two, the more-thoughtful buyers are seeking out training and advice specifically related to how best to use their firearms, should they have to defend themselves inside the home. Home defense is a complex subject, and there are no perfect answers, but let's see if we can break the topic down and come up with some useful tips.
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