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Author: Adam Hymas

My name is Adam Hymas and I am a gun enthusiast. I have been shooting competitively in USPSA/IDPA/Multigun for about 10 years, and am currently the president of the El Paso IDPA and Multigun. I'm employed as full-time sworn law enforcement. I served in the Army and was an EOD Technician. I deployed twice with the Army and served in Kuwait and Iraq.
Is the AR-15 Rimfire or Centerfire?  A simple explanation
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Is the AR-15 Rimfire or Centerfire? A simple explanation

ByAdam Hymas January 29, 2022January 29, 2022

In 1956, the AR-15 was designed by a team of engineers led by the late Eugene Stoner. It was a…

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9 Excellent Handguns That Have No Safety
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9 Excellent Handguns That Have No Safety

ByAdam Hymas December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

Handguns have evolved and changed significantly since the Post-WW2 era. These changes include simplifying their manual of arms, increasing their…

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Models and Brands of Handguns Currently Used by the Military
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Models and Brands of Handguns Currently Used by the Military

ByAdam Hymas December 17, 2021December 19, 2021

While the handgun plays a smaller role in the military than it does in the civilian and law enforcement world,…

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What is a Sporter Barrel? Why should you choose it?
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What is a Sporter Barrel? Why should you choose it?

ByAdam Hymas December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Sporter barrels are very common. Manufacturers know they are a good compromise for what people want to do with many…

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Is an AR-15 a .22 Caliber Gun?
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Is an AR-15 a .22 Caliber Gun?

ByAdam Hymas November 25, 2021November 26, 2021

The year is 1956 and Eugune Stoner is leading a team of engineers while working for ArmaLite Rifles, a sub-division…

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Frangible Ammo: What is it, and when should you use it?
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Frangible Ammo: What is it, and when should you use it?

ByAdam Hymas November 25, 2021November 25, 2021

Frangible ammo is a specialty type of rifle and pistol ammunition. The bullets are designed to disintegrate when they impact…

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Secret Service Handguns: The exact models they use
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Secret Service Handguns: The exact models they use

ByAdam Hymas November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

In 2019, the US Secret Service chose the Glock G19 Gen 5 MOS to be their new service pistol. It…

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7 Most Popular and Versatile Rifle Reloading Powders
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7 Most Popular and Versatile Rifle Reloading Powders

ByAdam Hymas November 3, 2021April 6, 2022

Reloading ammunition is a popular pastime, both to save money and tailor ammunition to a shooter’s specific needs. For rifle…

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Is an AR-15 Considered a Carbine?
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Is an AR-15 Considered a Carbine?

ByAdam Hymas October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

The AR-15 was designed by Eugene Stoner while he was working for ArmaLite Rifles in the 1950s. It was a…

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Best Hunting Rifle Under $750: We bought 7 rifles for testing
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Best Hunting Rifle Under $750: We bought 7 rifles for testing

ByAdam Hymas October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

Here at Backfire, we bought seven different rifles and spent over 100 man-hours testings them in seven different categories. After…

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