Love at First Shot | S1 E7 Buying Your First Handgun: "Customization Options"

posted on September 7, 2020
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Half the fun of purchasing your first handgun is making it your own. Colion Noir shares his thoughts on the handgun buying experience, and Natalie Foster travels to Wisconsin to learn about DuraCoat, a special paint coating for your handgun, available in hundreds of colors.

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