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The 2016 SHOT Show
Each year at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, manufacturers unveil many new products that firearms owners will see on retailers' shelves during the course of the year. Although this trade-only show is not open to the public, there's great interest in the event among consumers. NSSF, which owns and manages the show, provided daily of coverage of the 2016 SHOT Show. So, whether you were able to attended the show or not, you can still see and hear about the best in firearms, ammunition, accessories and gear coming your way in 2016 by visiting theSHOT Show YouTube channel or watch the playlists below.
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How to Make Faster Follow-Up Shots
When asked how he's able to shoot groups as fast as he does Champion pistol shooter Doug Koenig says, "It's not a simple answer. It's a series of things," and offers pointers to help target shooters make faster follow-up shots.
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Cody Firearms Museum: 500+ Year Old Firearm, Matchlocks, Flintlocks and More
Ashley Hlebinsky, the Robert W. Woodruff Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, invites visitors to look at the oldest firearm on display at the museum--a more than 500-year-old repeating hand cannon. Also, on display are classic examples of some of the earliest ignition systems developed, such as the matchlock, wheel-lock, flintlock and a percussion pistol. The Cody Firearms Museum, including its research library, is one of five major museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.
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Handgun Drills: The Things To Practice, Part 1
Effective handgun shooting drills are task-oriented; they're designed to provide practice opportunities for the tasks most likely required in an actual defensive shooting. What, then, are the things we need to practice?
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Proper Trigger Press & Trigger Control with Kay Miculek
Professional target shooter and Babes with Bullets instructor Kay Miculek explains the concept oftrigger control and demonstrates a proper trigger press. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports.
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The Birth of the 1911 Pistol
The 1911 is among the most recognizable pistol designs in the world, but the semiautomatic was not born overnight. In fact, the iconic firearm was a long, though worthwhile, effort to come up with a top-notch military sidearm.
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