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The Case For Guns: Education - Separating Fact from Fiction
From the Bench: Why knowledge matters more than emotion in the firearms debate By Kevin Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 1,...

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Mar 5, 20215 min read


Quick Review of the Remington 1100
The Remington 1100 shotgun was originally designed by Wayne Leek and was first produced in 1963 as the successor to the Model 58 and 878....

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Mar 5, 20211 min read


Review of Rock Island Armory 1911 45ACP
Today we are going to discuss one of my favorite platforms, the 1911. Specifically the Rock Island 1911A1 Tactical. This is the gun that...

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Mar 5, 20212 min read


A Practical Guide for New Shooters/Gun Owners
Firearms have been a well-integrated part of American life ever since the British military tried to disarm the citizens of Massachusetts...

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Mar 5, 20216 min read


Review of the Mosin Nagant
The 3-line rifle, Model 1891, better known around the world as the Mosin Nagant, has a very detailed and interesting history. It is also...

Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20212 min read


Founding Fathers and Repeating Firearms: Historical Evidence Debunks the Musket Myth | Blue Coat Arms
Historical evidence proves the Founders knew exactly what they were doing By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally Published:...

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Mar 5, 20216 min read


The Art of Customization: Lessons from the Bench on Enhancing Your Firearms
From the Bench: Learning the balance between improvement and preservation By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company July 9, 2025 As someone...

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Mar 5, 20217 min read


The Christmas Truce of 1914: Lessons in Humanity from No Man's Land
From the Bench: Reflecting on moments when humanity transcends conflict By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 2, 2025 As...

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Mar 5, 20218 min read


ATF Ruling on Pistol Braces (2019)
So there has been a lot of confusion over the “new ruling” that has come out from the BATFE (ATF) last week. We have been getting some...

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Mar 5, 20214 min read


Deer Hunting with Shotguns: A Central Illinois Hunter's Guide to Success
From the Bench: Preparing for Illinois shotgun deer season By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published 2019 | Updated...

Hootey Cline
Mar 5, 20217 min read
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