The PSA JAKL is an interesting and dynamic platform and it happens to be an excellent platform for home defense.
PSA JAKL Setup for Success at Home Defense
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Travis Pike is a former Marine Machine Gunner, a lifelong firearms enthusiast, and now a regular guy who likes to shoot, write, and find ways to combine the two. He holds an NRA certification as a Basic Pistol Instructor and is the world’s Okayest firearm’s instructor.
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