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NWGUN.com Response to the NRA Press Briefing 12/21/2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Gavin

Also posted on our parent site: http://ultimatereloader.com We are all affected by the horrible events that unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families that were affected by … Continue reading →

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Smith and Wesson M&P Shield – Impressions

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Gavin

It’s been amazing to see how much buzz and excitement the recent introduction of the M&P Shield has stirred up amongst people that I know and forums that I participate in. Why all the hubub? Aren’t there a ga-jillion and … Continue reading →

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Print out your own targets! Some of my favorite free online resources

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Gavin

Tired of paying for targets when you go to the range? Does your favorite range not stock the targets you like to shoot? It may be time to find some free targets online, and to print them out for your … Continue reading →

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Ever wanted to “blacken” a stainless gun?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Gavin

Have you ever wanted to turn a “silver” gun black? A while back I bought a very nice used Smith and Wesson model 629 from my friend Kevin Smith. This was actually my second 629 (my primary hiking carry gun … Continue reading →

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Issue #1 free preview now available!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gavin

I’m excited to announce today that the preview of Northwest Gun Magazine is now available in PDF, and it’s free! This preview includes an introduction that gives you an idea of what Northwest Gun Magazine is all about, and also … Continue reading →

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Shout Out: West Coast Armory

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Gavin

There are a lot of things that I look for in an indoor range. There’s the shooting facilities (types of ranges, distances supported, etc), the selection and prices for firearms, inventory of shooting gear and accessories, and many other factors. One of … Continue reading →

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Introduction: Cameron at NWGUN.com

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Cameron

Hello everyone. I wanted to take this opportunity to let our latest addition to NWGUN (Cameron) do a quick intro. Cameron will be jumping in and getting involved at Northwest Gun Magazine in a variety of ways. Cameron is a … Continue reading →

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Please welcome respected gunsmith Grant Cunningham to NWGUN!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Gavin

Hello everyone. I’m pleased to announce that Grant Cunningham will be one of the featured authors in the first issue of Northwest Gun Magazine! If you don’t know Grant, he’s well known for his revolver gunsmithing, his blog, as an … Continue reading →

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Please welcome Lucas Swanson from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Gavin

I am happy to announce that we will have Lucas Swanson joining the Northwest Gun Magazine writing team, and he’ll be covering various hunting related topics that are a part of his daily experiences in Idaho. I’ll let Lucas introduce … Continue reading →

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For when you have to be unarmed

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Edmund

Hi, my name is Edmund, and I’m a family man with a bad case of “what if-ism”. Ever since my son almost drowned and my wife got into a bad accident, I’ve tried to make sure I train and do … Continue reading →

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The Basics – Classes at the Kenmore Gun Range

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Shawn

Guns have always been a part of my life.  My dad owned and worked at several different sporting good and gun stores while I was growing up.  We went shooting and hunting whenever we had the chance.  Guns were tools, and like … Continue reading →

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Looking for a value priced hunting rifle? Look at Savage!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Gavin

If you are looking for a value priced rifle for hunting or range duty, the Savage series of rifles are worth a close look. A while back I was looking for a value priced rifle to test handloads and for … Continue reading →

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AR-15 Build: Dale Miller’s Precision AR-15

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Gavin

Building an AR-15 is a great way to get to know the platform. What’s fun is that you have an infinite number of combinations of the components and accessories that can be used to put together a finished rifle. But … Continue reading →

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Like Revolvers? You Should Get to Know Grant Cunningham

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Gavin

One of the most well-known and respected gunsmiths in the Northwest region is Grant Cunningham. I started following his blog years ago, and have enjoyed reading it and learning from it. One of the things that I really respect about … Continue reading →

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Western Washington Shooters Lose Public Shooting Area

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Gavin

There’s really nothing like being able to shoot outdoors. There are times where target retrievers and benches are nice, but other times it feels great to shoot tin cans outdoors without feeling walls around you. For shooters that live in … Continue reading →

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