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New personal defense ammo from Federal

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The new line of ammunition from Federal Cartridge Co. offers reduced recoil and increased energy. The Personal Defense line of bullets are available in .38, 9mm, .40 and .45 calibers and are equipped with Federal's 'Hydra-Shok' design. The ammunition line offers high expansion and medium penetrating power.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1997
Small arms ammunition, Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing, Product introduction, Product Announcement, Ammunition, Bullets, Cartridges, Ammunition cartridges, Federal Cartridge Co.

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Fabrique Nationale then and now

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The history of venerable Belgium firearms maker Fabrique Nationale (FN) is intertwined with the history of the American west through FN's long relationship with Browning Arms Co. FN is now a diversified manufacturer but remains a major international defense contractor.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2001
Belgium, History, Defense industry, Company Profile, Firearms industry, Firearms industry and trade, Fabrique Nationale Herstal S.A., Browning Arms Co.

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Night sights: just a shot in the dark?

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Night sights are fast becoming standard equipment for law enforcement agencies in spite of their cost. On handguns they are made up of three capsules of radioactive tritium mounted within the sights. These capsules glow in the dark, facilitating proper sight alignment.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1992
Usage, Evaluation, Firearms, Rifles, Pistols, Night vision devices, Gun sights, Tritium

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