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The Element of Surprise Is on Your Side

asp pepper sprayIt’s unfortunate that circumstances force so many women to take special safety precautions after dark. In an ideal world, muggers, perverts and other dangerous characters would all be kept under lock and key. However, it’s essential for ladies to be pragmatic. Simply clutching a set of keys in one’s hand isn’t always enough to dissuade assailants from attacking in a dark parking lot or on a woodland trail.

If you must venture out alone at night in a suspect area of town, the best course of action is to pack some ASP pepper spray. Even if you don’t hold the physical advantage over your attacker, you do have the element of surprise on your side. Attackers are often reckless and overconfident enough to believe that they are attacking a defenseless victim. What a shock it will be when they get a full-force spray of red-hot blindness to the eyes!

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Legionnaires Redefined Toughness and Versatility

tactical jacketsThe French Foreign Legion was created in 1831 as a means to train foreign nationals for war. In the 19th century, the French continued to compete with their traditional military rivals, the British. Whereas past battles had been waged over territorial rights in Europe, it was now the era of colonialism. In order to shore up their hold on Algeria, Morocco, Indochina, Vietnam and other smaller settlements, the French put their trust in the legion.

Legionnaires were a hardened bunch of warriors, and they learned to adapt to long periods without decent food or medical supplies. They were always prepared to fight in adverse conditions, which meant they wore their tactical jackets almost constantly. Eventually not even the legionnaires could save France from the corruption and bad public relations that undermined its global empire.

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The Beginnings of Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

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In the world of telescopic sights, Leupold is one of the most known and trusted names. Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is also responsible for manufacturing items such as spotting scopes, red dot sights, and binoculars. They are located in Beaverton, Oregon, and they were founded in 1907. In business for an impressive amount of years, the company has always been family owned, and as such, it has been passed on through five generations.

The overarching company was founded by Markus Friedrich Leupold along with Adam Voelpel, his brother-in-law. Their initial focus was survey equipment, but they moved to scopes after Leupold was hunting, and he missed a deer when his scope fogged up. While they remain well known for these scopes, they are also particularly known for their Leupold binoculars. Primarily used for sport hunting, these binoculars are widely considered one of the most reliable.

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Handling Guns with Care and Respect

gun safesAs a lifelong gun owner, I’ve always recognized the importance of treating firearms with care and respect. We’ve all heard the horror stories about what can happen when people are negligent or foolhardy; when a gun is involved, there’s no room for horseplay. From the moment my daughter was born, I vowed to pay extra attention to firearm safety. I purchased a gunvault safe and kept all my pistols under lock and key.

Still, I think it would be a mistake to promote a child’s ignorance about firearms. Once they are old enough to uphold certain responsibilities, I believe they should be ingrained with an understanding of the power guns contain. That way they learn to operate guns safety and with great care. It should be up to each individual parent to handle that situation the way he or she sees fit, of course.

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The Benefits of a Gun Safe

gun-safesThey can also be used for safekeeping of our money, jewelries and important documents.  Unintentional gun injuries to our loved ones inside the house can be surely prevented when the weapons are kept securely inside the safes. These fire-proof vaults also protect the valuable things stored in the safe from being destroyed by the blaze due to fire or arson.

Full protection of our homes, offices and properties from burglary cannot be assured even by government authorities. Hence an additional protection for our priceless belongings including, and most especially, our weapons can be possible with the use of safes. Gun safes are secure storage equipment for guns.

 

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Spotting the Deer Is Half the Battle

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Growing up in the rural Midwest, hunting has always been a huge part of my life. Now that October is here, I’m already seeing visions of venison steaks dancing in my dreams. It seems like decades ago when I would get jittery about a deer wandering into range. That phenomenon, known as buck fever, doesn’t come into play anymore. As a seasoned hunter, I’m ready and willing to gun down every whitetail deer in sight.

These days, the problem isn’t so much shooting the deer as it is finding them in the first place. The always pack a set of Bushnell binoculars so that I can spy a buck or a doe before they notice me. Then I circle around until I’m downwind, which keeps them from smelling me and running away. Then it’s time to seal the deal. Maybe this year I’ll bag that eight-point buck that’s always eluded me.

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Why Use a Rifle Case?

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If you’re a gun enthusiast, it’s very likely that you’ve spent a good deal of money on your particular gun collection. It’s also likely that you have one gun that you favor above all others, and if you’re a hunter, it’s also likely that it’s a rifle. But if you want to ensure that your rifle stays its best, make sure that you look into purchasing any number of rifle cases. The main purpose of a case like this is to protect your gun, so keep this in mind when purchasing.

There are, after all, many varieties available. You can buy soft or hard cases, and while hard cases offer more concrete protection, soft cases are lighter and more portable. You will simply have to decide which option is best for you. A case will also protect your gun from any foul weather. If you’re hunting in the rain, for example, the case can keep your gun from incurring any kind of potential water damage. It will also insulate it from extreme cold if you’re hunting in the winter.

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Keep Your Gun Clean as a Whistle

gun-cleaning-suppliesAs any gun owner will readily attest, the thrill of shooting a firearm is virtually unparalleled. The mere act of firing a gun can be as liberating as it is invigorating, but unfortunately it’s not all fun and games. In order to maximize the quality time spent with your gun out in the woods or at the shooting range, you’ve got to get the tedious cleaning process out of the way.

The typical gun cleaning supplies include cloth patches, some liquid powder solvent, gun oil and – perhaps most importantly – a bore brush. The bore snake is particularly useful for cleaning out the bore of the gun, and it should be used to remove larger particles before implementing a brush. The cloth patches come into play when you need to remove your fingerprints or streaks of oil from the barrel.

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Great for Paintball

tactical-gearGoing paintballing is something that I love doing and a sport that I’ve been doing for years.  One of the best parts is getting dressed for the part.  I’ve found that tactical gear is a pretty integral part of a great paintball game.

Beyond how people assume that paintballing is simulated violence, there’s a lot of strategy involved with it and playing the part of a uniformed person is an extremely cool part of the game.  While there’s nothing more fun than going out there and shooting your friends with paintballs, excellent planning and turning it into something a little bit better can exceed your fun tenfold.

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A Day at the Range

glock-magazineI’ve served as a local law enforcement officer for 10 years, and not once have I had to fire my weapon while on duty. Still, hours of regimented training have taught me to wield a standard-issue Glock pistol with supreme confidence. I’ve grown so attached to my gun that I bought one just like it for recreational use.

At least once a week, I take the pistol to a shooting range and hone my accuracy. This helps me to relieve stress, especially after a long week of dealing with petty criminals. I’ve also stocked up on Glock magazines to provide my gun with a steady diet of ammunition. With any luck, I’ll be able to go my entire professional career without firing at another human being. Target practice is really all the thrill I need.

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