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  • .17 HMR vs .22lr
    .17 HMR vs .22lr
    Posted by Jim Grant on June 20, 2024
    In the simplest terms, .22lr is cheap, plentiful, and lightweight, while .17HMR is versatile and more powerful. But there is a lot more to comparing the two calibers than just performance and price.
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  • What is NATO Ammunition?
    What is NATO Ammunition?
    Posted by Jim Grant on April 27, 2024
    7.62x51mm NATO, .308 Win - these rounds are often spoken of interchangeably, but this isn't actually true. In fact, NATO ammunition often differs tremendously from standard ammo and shooters should be aware of these differences before buying, let alone firing these rounds through their favorite firearm.
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  • Beginner's Guide to Competition Shooting
    Beginner's Guide to Competition Shooting
    Posted by Jim Grant on April 27, 2024
    Competition shooting is one of the best ways to improve a shooter's skills while having a great time. But with so many different disciplines and styles of matches, it can be a daunting task to pick the best one for you. Thankfully, we've assembled a handy guide for competition shooting for beginners.
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  • Home Defense Handgun vs Shotgun vs Rifle Home Defense Handgun vs Shotgun vs Rifle
    Posted by Jim Grant on April 18, 2024
    When choosing a home defense weapon, it's important to pick the perfect tool for the job. Rifles and shotguns are great but often unwieldy inside of a home. Alternatively, handguns lack the ballistic potency of larger shoulder-fired weapons. So how do you decide among a home defense handgun vs shotgun vs rifle? Narrow down your needs and the limitations of each and find the perfect combination.
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  • How to Install A Pistol Optic
    Posted by Palmetto State Armory on August 23, 2024

    Discover how to install a red dot optic on your Palmetto State Armory Dagger! In this example, we'll be using a Holosun optic with an RMR footprint, but the same steps apply if you're working with a Doctor cut as well.

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  • Self Defense Ammunition Guide Self Defense Ammunition Guide
    Posted by Jim Grant on April 22, 2024
    Self-defense ammunition science has come a long way in the past few decades. Once, a simple hollow-point round was considered the be-all and end-all of self-defense. Now, there are dozens of varieties of defensive ammo and so it's important to pick the right one for your specific needs. That's why we've assembled this handy guide to ensure you can maximize your self-defense setup.
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  • Coffee Talk: Knives and the Second Amendment
    Posted by Palmetto State Armory on August 23, 2024

    Kronos Knives is the latest addition to the Palmetto State Armory family, offering high-quality blades at an accessible price. Learn more about Kronos and its mission to spread freedom in this episode of Coffee Talk.

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  • Choosing A Muzzle Device
    Posted by Palmetto State Armory on August 23, 2024

    Join Justin as he guides you through the various muzzle devices available, helping you choose the perfect one for your build. Each type of muzzle device is tailored to different shooting styles and preferences.

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  • Pistol Caliber Guide Pistol Caliber Guide
    Posted by Jim Grant on April 22, 2024
    Firearms are important self-defense tools, but picking the proper caliber for your ideal self-defense weapon can make all the difference in the world. So we've narrowed down a list of popular pistol calibers to give shooters all the information they'll need to pick the perfect caliber for whatever role their gun needs to fill.
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  • Coffee Talk: Episode 3 | DPMS Panther Arms
    Posted by Palmetto State Armory on August 22, 2024

    In this episode of Coffee Talk, we chat with PJ Smith from DPMS Panther Arms. Stay tuned for more interviews coming soon from Palmetto State Armory!

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