Category Archives: Northwest Gun Magazine Blog

Smith and Wesson 327 TRR8 – First Shots

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Gavin

My friend Drew Peterson recently got the “revolver bug” after a range trip with me where he shot a selection of guns including my Ruger GP100, and S&W 629 Classic. Drew doesn’t mess around, so he decided to buy the … Continue reading →

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Kel-Tec PF-9 Range Report – Best Group Yet!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Gavin

Last week, I took my friend Tim’s Kel-Tec PF-9 to the range to do some reliability testing. He was having some issues with extraction, and had replaced the extractor (Kel-Tec had sent him a replacement extractor and spring free of … Continue reading →

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70 Years ago Today: Attack On Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Gavin

As we all know, Japan attacked the United States of America on December 7, 1941: 70 years ago today. That means our soldiers that were 20 years old at the time are now 90 years old. Personally, I want to … Continue reading →

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Do you like AR-15s? Check out the complete AR-MPR series!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Gavin

Are you interested in the AR-15 platform? A year ago I thought it would be fun to build my first AR-15, and to share the experience with my Ultimate Reloader readers and YouTube subscribers. Since then I’ve built a handful … Continue reading →

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Dude Movie Review: “The Edge” Anthony Hopkins / Alec Baldwin, 1997

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Gavin

Anything related to Alaska, grizzly bears, or survival is something I’m likely to be interested in. In fact, one of my interests is hiking carry for black and brown bear defense! Recently, I added the movie “The Edge” to my … Continue reading →

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Plastic Santa -vs- Explosive Target!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Gavin

What happens when you pack a plastic Santa Claus full of explosives and shoot him with a rifle? Well, you get a lot of small pieces! Part of a day of great fun at the range. We did make a … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t this guy know guns aren’t *allowed* in the mall?

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Gavin

Bellevue Square is a busy shopping mall in Bellevue, WA – in an affluent city near Seattle. Friday night, an armed robber entered the Nordstroms store in Bellevue Square, showed his gun, demanded money, and got away. Doesn’t this guy … Continue reading →

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Finding NWGUN on Facebook is EASY – please spread the word!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Gavin

If you want to find us on Facebook and help spread the word online, please use our new username/URL: http://facebook.com/NWGUN On facebook, you’ll find discussion, photos, and other casual fun. Please help us out by spreading the word! Thanks! Gavin

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Want to wrench your Smith? Make sure you have the right tools!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Gavin

If you’re like me, you enjoy working on your own machinery and equipment. In some cases, it makes sense to work on your own personal firearms. This can save time, hassle, and money. At the same time, working on your … Continue reading →

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Dog shoots owner – do we need another rule of gun safety?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Gavin

Again- it’s hard to believe, but it actually happened. A bird hunter’s dog shot its owner when the dog stepped on a gun laying across the inside of a rowboat. Here’s the story on U.S. News. This begs the question, … Continue reading →

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Oregon criminal: concealed carry fail!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Gavin

What happens when a convicted felon is illegally carrying a concealed weapon, and then passes out on the bus? He gets arrested! Seriously, this actually happened in Oregon County, Oregon. Hard to believe a criminal could be this sloppy, but … Continue reading →

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Arizona gun club lets children hold high-powered guns while posing for Christmas pictures

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tim

Would you like your Christmas card to look like this for 2011? It’s always great to see local businesses offering opportunities for families to get involved in what they’re doing, and nothing sounds better to us than a family photo … Continue reading →

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Want the right to store your gun in your car at work?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Gavin

If you live in Washington, and your employer has rules prohibiting the storage of firearms in your vehicle, then you will want to look at House Bill 2137. This bill would make it illegal for an employer to fire an … Continue reading →

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Do you feel safe when you go shopping?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Gavin

Do you feel safe when you go shopping? Have you thought about what you would do if a violent incident were to break out in a shopping mall or other business? Do you feel prepared to defend yourself and your … Continue reading →

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Legislation News: U.S. House of Representatives Adopts Right-to-Carry Reciprocity

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gavin

Good news for concealed carry permit holders… the Right-to-Carry Reciprocity bill H.R. 822 has taken another step towards becoming law. Passing the house, the next step will be to go on to the senate. Here are the basics of this … Continue reading →

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