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    TESTED: DoubleStar Midnight Dragon Brings Custom Features to AR-15

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    4 Pistol Stabilizing Braces for Every American Shooter

    In addition to being an inimitable home-defense or truck gun, pistol stabilizing braces embody just a little bit of the stuff that makes us Americans.

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    25 of the Best Tactical Knives to Hit the Market This Year

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    With the 300 Blackout emerging as one of the most popular alternative AR chamberings, we take a look at five quality AR pistols available in that cartridge.

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