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What is a Pistol Brace and How to Use One (Legally)

Pistol braces were the subject of much attention in firearms media over the past year, especially as the ATF seemed to threaten mandatory registration or destruction of these devices as recently as December 2020.

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What's the Difference Between All the Glock Frame Sizes?

If you’ve ever consulted a Glock catalog, you may have come across terms like Compact, Slimline, Competition, or Subcompact. All of these words refer to the pistol’s frame size.

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DIY Guide: How to Build an AR-15 Yourself

A highly modular and customizable rifle platform, the AR-15 is the gun builder or budding gunsmith’s dream weapon. There are several reasons gun owners build their own rifles. But where should you begin? Josh Montgomery Writer for Minuteman Review, handgun aficionado and artisan firearms reviewer.

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Trapping: The Ultimate Guide to All the Types of Hunting Traps

Trapping is an ancient and traditional activity that has historically supplemented hunting and fishing to acquire food, fur, and other animal products for as long as humanity has existed.

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Can You Shoulder a Pistol Brace Without Breaking the Law?

If you’ve been paying attention to the gun community over the past few years, you may have heard confusing information regarding the legality of pistol braces. There is much conflicting information regarding whether one is legally allowed to place it against your shoulder.

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AR-15 Costs: Buying, Building, and All the Paperwork

The AR-15 is undoubtedly the most popular centerfire rifle in America today.  However, if you’re a new gun owner and never bought one before, you may be confused about the different options and associated costs.

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Shotgun Shells Explained: What All Those Numbers on the Box Mean

When buying ammunition for your shotgun, you should know what the information on a box of shotgun shells indicates. There are several numbers and terms that can be puzzling to shooters, novices, and veterans. Learn what they mean, and you’ll save yourself time and money.

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Minuteman Review Guide to Glocks: What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

All Glocks are well-known for being reliable, easy to use and maintain, and fairly-priced handguns. However, remembering every model number can be challenging at times.Use this guide to make sense of the Glock pistol roster and learn which model numbers corres...

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Shotgun Effective Ranges With Every Type of Ammo

When you buy a shotgun, regardless of the purpose, the effective range depends on the ammunition. There are several types of ammo available for shotguns, and it’s essential to know the differences for the best results.

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NATO Ammo Explained

NATO ammunition refers to the small arms cartridges used by the member-states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Read on to understand the differences between a given cartridge’s civilian and NATO variants and determine if it’s safe to shoot NATO ammo in your guns.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Pistol Sights

Not all gun sights are created equal. Firearm sighting systems exist in a wide variety of shapes, models, and types. Even on pistols, you can find a large array of different sights and aiming systems.

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Glock Magazine Capacity: How Many Bullets Every Glock Holds

The Glock series of firearms began in the early ‘80s and quickly took the world shooting community by storm. If you’re interested in buying a Glock pistol and this is one of your criteria, it’s worth finding out how many rounds each major variant holds.

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All the Different Types of 9mm Ammo Explained

The 9mm Luger is one of the most popular centerfire pistol cartridges globally and has seen widespread adoption by law-enforcement agencies and militaries.