To the uninitiated, a rifle magazine might seem like a trivial thing. A boxy curved affair that holds 30 (or more…or less) cartridges, and it probably shipped with your AR-pattern rifle. Most likely it’s a PMAG by Magpul, or in some cases, it’s an aluminum affair termed a “USGI” magazine. These days, it is most likely made of poylmer. Magpul dominates the market, but several new players have entered in the past few years, including Daniel Defense…

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Recent events put more of my writing focus on the political and legal side of firearms ownership. While those aspects are very important, I did make a promise to keep the politicking to a minimum. Besides, after you acquire your first pistol and get licensed to carry it (if applicable), you’re going to have to feed it…

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RGG got it’s first mention this morning. The site is growing at a steady pace for the moment. I’ve dumped some ad dollars into it, but it’s really a thrill when one of the blogs that inspired me gives this humble site a mention…

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With the recent events in our nation, the interest in arming oneself has bumped up another notch or three. Including a few inquiries directed my way for advice and training opportunities. Anyone can pick up a gun and master it, but one isn’t truly armed unless they know the law…

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In the young life of this blog, I swore I’d remain apolitical as much as possible. I never did say I would always refrain from commentary on hot-button issues. Of course I’m talking about the deadly terrorist attack in Orlando on Sunday, June 12th…

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In ages past, the most common reason for purchasing a firearm was typically for recreation or hunting. Nowadays, you are very likely to hear “home defense” as the reason…

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You may have noticed a small banner, and some highlighted links make their debut on RGG today…

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Body armor suffers from a bit of an issue in the civilian world. Amongst gun guys and girls, they see it as an expensive luxury, and non-gun-owning civilians wonder just what it is that you are up to if you own or wish to own it. Of course, other peoples’ opinions have never stopped me from purchasing an item, so I took the dip and ventured into the world of body armor…

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For those that know me, they know that I’m a suppressor guy. There’s just something so magical about shooting a firearm and not hearing that expected “boom…”. However, when you hear that boom with a can on, something may have gone dreadfully wrong…

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Somewhat belatedly, firearms manufacturers have realized they have to “get social” if they are to reach their whole potential audience…

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