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Important Update for Illinois Rifle Deer Hunters: Straight-Wall Cartridge Requirements

Doc and Keegan from Smokin Gun Worx are spreading the word about Illinois deer hunting regulations to keep everyone safe. Their message is simple: using the wrong rifle cartridge could land you in jail, and they want to help you avoid that situation. What Cartridges...

Will The Illinois Courts Protect Your Right to Bear Arms

As most of you know, Governor JB Pritzker passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act, a comprehensive legislation aimed at reducing gun violence, which went into effect on January 10, 2023. What Has Been Affected By this Legislation? This act has significantly...

Choosing the Right Deer Hunting Gun: Felt Recoil Matters

When comparing firearms for deer hunting, it's important to consider the felt recoil of each choice. What is felt recoil? How does it affect the hunting experience? And how do different hunting guns compare when it comes to felt recoil? We will discuss these details...

“Long Live the Python” – A History of Colt’s Iconic Double-Action Revolver

When thinking about Colt Firearms what often comes to mind is a young male horse on a gold medallion. This medallion is on a pair of wood grips fastened to a 1911 semi-automatic handgun of some variation. One may also think about what some would consider one of the...

What Is Use of Force Simulator Training?

What Is Use of Force Simulator Training? Training that can help you remain safe and hopefully out of prison As a concealed carry holder, it is critical to know HOW to shoot.It is even more important to know WHEN to shoot. What is the purpose of civilian 'Personal...

Situational Awareness to Situational Presence – Potentially Ending a Threat Before It Starts

Situational Awareness (To See) You may have heard the phrase “to see and be seen”. It is so common in our vernacular that theorigin has largely been lost in time. In the context of proactive self-defense however, it has special meaning. “To see” (situational...

1,000 Yard Long Range Scopes

In this article, we will be discussing scopes with long-range capabilities specifically for 1000 yards. We will show you what you need to be looking for when purchasing a high-powered scope as well as giving our review of four different long-range hunting-type scopes....