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Legal Brief: Building an SBR in 2024

Legal Brief: Building an SBR in 2024

Posted by Cory Ross on Aug 13th 2024

OverviewLegal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, and the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subjects, the Legal Brief tries to help our readers be the best gun owners. Venture Out is an Ohio-based outdoor social channel, so most of our arti…
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Heating Up: Smith & Wesson

Heating Up: Smith & Wesson

Posted by Cory Ross on Jul 23rd 2024

Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest gun makers in the United States. Their beginning dates to 1852 and have been a stalwart within the gun industry since. Fast-forward to today Smith is known for much more than the wheel guns that built their legacy. Smith builds a host of firearms that cove…
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Compact Carry: S&W Bodyguard 2.0

Compact Carry: S&W Bodyguard 2.0

Posted by Cory Ross on Jul 16th 2024

I have a tense relationship with small compact carry handguns. Pistols like the Ruger LCP, Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson BG380 irk me. Now, I’m not saying they don’t have a place. Sometimes deep concealment is necessary, or somebody would rather walk around with lighter-weight clothing th…
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​Happy Independence Day!

​Happy Independence Day!

Posted by Cory Ross on Jul 3rd 2024

Happy Independence Day!(Author’s Note: This is an essay I wrote in 2017. I’ve edited it and updated it to my current style. Suffice it to say, not much has changed since 2017. Our lack of perspective remains and our reliance on social media has increased. Enjoy,)Today is July 4th, 2024. It is th…
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Riflescopes: A Glossary

Riflescopes: A Glossary

Posted by Cory Ross on Jun 13th 2024

There is a lot of misinformation when it comes to optics. Some time ago, I sat down and wrote a series of articles titled “Optics 101.” This series aimed to break myths and educate the audience on the ins and outs of optics, specifically riflescopes (the articles are as follows, “Christmas Trees…
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