Independence

Who Authored the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, which was then edited by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson took their edits and incorporated them into what would become the version finally adopted. Independence Day Should Have Been July 2 July 2, 1776 is the day…

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Handgun Shooting: Inappropriate Racking

This racking discussion focuses on racking the slide on semiautomatic pistols. For anyone not familiar with the terminology, racking the slide refers to vigorously drawing the slide all the way back in order to eject a chambered cartridge or spent casing and/or allow the slide to strip a new one from the magazine and jam…

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Free NRA Life Of Duty Membership

As a celebration of our American independence, NRA members are thanking our nation’s active-duty military, law enforcement and first responders this week by sponsoring FREE one-year NRA Life of Duty memberships! If you or someone you know is a member of these active-duty communities, sign up (at no cost) at JOIN.NRALIFEOFDUTY.TV and begin receiving all…

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The Growth of The Chinese Military

Source: Military Education

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Holster Giveaway

When the Balloon Goes Up is giving away a holster, and today is the final day for entry. Go and win. http://www.balloongoesup.com/blog/giveaways/

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