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On GunReports.com, this Ruger video covers the essentials. Learning grip and body position are crucial to controlling your firearm's recoil. Dave Spaulding puts special emphasis on trigger control for managing your gun, as well as other essentials like grip and body position.

(GunReports.com) -- A recent tabulation of 529 respondents to a GunReports.com survey question, “Is the 9mm suitable for self defense?” showed a strong preference for the round. However, almost all respondents added comments to qualify their 'yes' votes.

(GunReports.com) -- In its second major ruling on gun rights in three years, the Supreme Court Monday extended the federally protected right to keep and bear arms to all 50 states. Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the five-justice majority, saying 'the right to keep and bear arms must be regarded as a substantive guarantee, not a prohibition that could be ignored so long as the States legislated in an evenhanded manner.'

GunReports.com presents a Ruger video: Proper training is essential for good gun technique. This series is a collection of self-defense tips with career law enforcement officer Dave Spaulding designed to help individuals learn proper skills and techniques to defend themselves.

Three 22 LR conversions for centerfire pistos earned 'buy' recommendations in the June 2010 issue of Gun Tests, says its editor, but the magazine showed a strong preference for one unit.

Video: Larry Potterfield of Midway USA talks about the 38-55 Winchester Centerfire, which started life as a Ballard target cartridge in 1884. Winchester later chambered this cartridge in the 1885 single shot along with the 1884 lever action.

Ruger Video on Mental Preparation: Before self-defense training can begin, you must mentally prepare yourself for combative situations. (4:46)

This Ruger how-to video covers fast pistol reloading. (4:45)

Cheaper Than Dirt is running an ammo special that will interest 40 S&W owners.

Check out several new GunReports.com videos are loaded this week: A super slow motion video of bullets hitting stuff 0:47; Sighting In Crimson Trace Lasergrips, 2:43; Ruger Tactical Tips - 2: Handgun Fundamentals, 4:48; and Sinclair Reloading Series Part 3: Introduction to the Components of a Metallic Cartridge, 4:14.

'Sandlew3' Wins Insight Technology M6X Laser/Illuminator in the GunReports.com survey: Be sure to register for our free weekly eReport to keep up with the latest gun news, reviews, and future drawings.

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