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The Art and History of Firearms: A Cultural Perspective
Firearms have long been intertwined with the rich tapestry of human history, serving as both functional tools and exquisite works of art....
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Navigating Concealed Carry: Essential Considerations for Responsible Gun Owners
As a responsible gun owner, it's crucial to be well-informed and prepared when it comes to concealed carry. Whether you're new to...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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The Enigma of Midwest Sasquatch: Unraveling the Legends and Sightings
Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti – these names have sparked the imagination and curiosity of people for generations, becoming the subjects of...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Quality Ammunition: A Beginner's Guide
When it comes to firearms, the quality of ammunition is crucial for proper operation. However, manufacturers are often secretive about...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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9mm Versus Bear…??? Not impossible but highly improbable...
So I found this story in one of the magazines that I have the privilege of getting being a gun dealer. The article that I read was by...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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5 Common Field Shooting Mistakes Every Hunter Should Avoid
When you are in the field hunting your prey of choice, there are some mistakes that just cannot be avoided, but then there are several...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Eddie Janis: The Master of Colt Peacemakers
In the world of gunsmithing, few names resonate as powerfully as Eddie Janis, the mastermind behind Peacemaker Specialists. Known for his...
Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Accurizing Firearms 101
In today’s blog we are going to give a very very VERY brief introduction into the process of accurizing firearms. We will break down...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20223 min read
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Silencers versus Suppressors
Are silencers and suppressors the same thing? What is a suppressor? Do they really make a firearm silent? There are so many myths and...
Hootey Cline
Feb 5, 20224 min read
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A Brief History of Bonnie and Clyde
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide phenomenon that took place in the 1930s, beginning in the United States and spreading across...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20216 min read
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Introduction to The Case For Guns
I try very hard to keep Blue Coat’s mission away from politics. When I started this company, my mission was to fix/restore historical...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20217 min read
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The Case For Guns- Education
Every time there is a mass shooting, we always see the same problem. Half of the people talking about it do not know anything about...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20219 min read
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Quick Review of the Remington 1100
The Remington 1100 shotgun was originally designed by Wayne Leek and was first produced in 1963 as the successor to the Model 58 and 878....
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20211 min read
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Review of Rock Island Armory 1911 45ACP
Today we are going to discuss one of my favorite platforms, the 1911. Specifically the Rock Island 1911A1 Tactical. This is the gun that...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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A Practical Guide for New Shooters/Gun Owners
Firearms have been a well-integrated part of American life ever since the British military tried to disarm the citizens of Massachusetts...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20216 min read
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Review of the Mosin Nagant
The 3-line rifle, Model 1891, better known around the world as the Mosin Nagant, has a very detailed and interesting history. It is also...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20212 min read
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Our Founding Fathers' "Assault Weapons"
One of the most often repeated “gun control” talking points is that the founding fathers could not have conceived the notion of...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20218 min read
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Modifying Firearms
Firearms have come quite a long way since their initial appearance in China, around 1000 A.D. The Chinese had also previously invented...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20216 min read
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Christmas Truce of WWI
The Christmas Truce of WWI was an important event during the war as it demonstrated the soldier’s ability to find a way to put aside...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20214 min read
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ATF Ruling on Pistol Braces (2019)
So there has been a lot of confusion over the “new ruling” that has come out from the BATFE (ATF) last week. We have been getting some...
Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20214 min read
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