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Richard Nance

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Richard Nance is the founder of Nance Training & Consulting. He is lifelong martial artist and retired police sergeant with 26 years of service. His assignments included patrol supervisor, firearms instructor, SWAT team leader, and defensive tactics program supervisor. In addition to providing firearms and combatives courses, Richard is the Gun Tech Editor of Guns&Ammo magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine. He co-hosts Handguns TV and hosts Guns&Ammo's new Personal Defense digital video series. Richard is also a regular contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group's Special Interest Publications (SIP) division.

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Rifles

Daniel Defense DD4 RIII: Full Review

A Daniel Defense DD4 RIII AR-15 rifle laid on top of a wooden crate. A spare magazine rests just above the rifle's barrel.

Daniel Defense's feature rich, fully ambidextrous AR-15 is ready for anything. Here's a full review.

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Optics

Nightforce CFS F1 6-36x50mm Spotting Scope: Full Review

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An eye-catching shroud gives the Nightforce CFS ample room for accessories to complement its quality glass. Here's a full review.

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Rifles

Traditions Outfitter G3 in .360 Buckhammer: Full Review

A Traditions Outfitter G3 break-action rifle, set up on an attached bipod, which is propped against a fur rug.

The G3 break-action single-shot rifle from Traditions Outfitter has received a new chambering in the straight-walled .360 Buckhammer. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

Lyman Borecam 2.0: Full Review

A close up shot of the camera lens of Lyman's Borecam 2.0.

The Borecam 2.0 enables you to inspect the barrel of a firearm for condition, erosion, or fouling. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

SecureIt Agile Stack Modular Gun Safe: Full Review

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The Agile Stack safe system from SecureIt lets you build an armory from the ground up.

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Get the Most Out of Your Glass

Real Avid Master Grade Scope Mounting and Bore Sighting Kit: Full Review

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This all-in-one kit from Real Avid levels your reticle and gets your rifle on target. Here's a full review.

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Optics

HIVIZ Fastdot H3: Full Review

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Using tritium and fiber-optics, the Fastdot 3 is an analog handgun sight that glows green when aligned. Here's a full review.

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Accessories

Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph: Full Review

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Those with a need for speed data will find a portable, easy-to-use chronograph from Garmin. Here's a full review.

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Optics

Aimpoint ACRO S-2 Red Dot: Full Review

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Using a red dot in the duck blind proved surprisingly effective with Aimpoint's latest offering. Here's a full review.

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Rifles

The Smith & Wesson PCC Showdown

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Which pistol-caliber carbine from Smith & Wesson is the right one for you? We put two head-to-head to find out.

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Optics

Autonomous Sighting: Cuda RX-795 Red Dot Review

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The Cuda RX-795 is a button-less red-dot optic that is as care-free as iron sights on a pistol. Featuring a “tap” interface, touch points are used to set brightness of the unit's 3 MOA IntelliDOT system. Once the RX-795 is configured, autonomous functionality ensures the dot works when you need it.

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Accessories

NIghtstick TCM Series Pistol Light: Full Review

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Nightsticks new TCM-5B and TCM-10 are designed for subcompact and compact handgun rails. Here's a full review.

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