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ResourceCZ Scorpion EVO 3 S1 Pistol Review
Colion traces the evolution of CZ's Scorpion platform from the underpowered 1960s CZ-61 submachine gun through its modern …
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ResourceNOIR | Ep.20: Travis Haley, Salient Arm Tier 1 Rifle Review, Mandatory Training To Own A Gun?
Colion Noir hosts a competitive shooting challenge featuring Amy and guest instructor Travis Haley, an NRA-certified trainer. Colion …
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ResourceA Black Man w/ A Gun Podcast: A Conversation w/ COLION NOIR
Colion Noir discusses his career trajectory and personal interests in this interview, covering his transition from Houston to …
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ResourceNOIR | Ep. 19: “The Tortoise and the Hare”
Colion discusses the media's portrayal of firearms as "high-powered" and argues that this terminology is misleading and plays on …
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ResourceNOIR | Ep.18: Courtesy on the Range & in your Car, Pro Boxer Gary Russell Jr., & LaSorte Meets Karma
Colion recaps a shooting competition challenge against Loren where the loser of each stage faces consequences, including sparring …
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ResourceNOIR Ep.17: Shotgun For Home Defense, Bullet Buttons, Athletic Shooting as a Pro Sport
Colion discusses shotguns for home defense, explaining his view that pump-action shotguns are easier to mishandle than people assume …
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ResourceASK NOIR Ep.16: The Canadian Shooting, My Fashion Faux Pas, LaSortes Porsche
Colion responds to viewer comments and questions from a previous episode, addressing topics ranging from wardrobe criticism to a …
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ResourceShooting Ppl In The Leg & The Coonan .357 Magnum Review on NOIR | Ep. 16
Colion explores the difference between athletic shooting and tactical defensive shooting through training with former Navy SEAL Dom …
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ResourceNRA Freestyle NOIR | Ep. 15 "Smooth Operator"
Colion presents a variety of segments including his breakdown of why someone might choose a .22 caliber for home defense …
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ResourceGun Fighters Who Build Guns & 500 Magpul Series Shotgun Review on NOIR | Ep.14
Colion hosts an episode featuring John Wayne Walding, a Silver Star recipient and Green Beret sniper who became the first amputee to …
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ResourceZombies Hurt Gun Owners Image & Dating Advice as Gun Owner on ASK NOIR| Ep.5
Colion responds to viewer comments from a previous episode about zombie apocalypse scenarios and favorite zombie movies. He defends …
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ResourceNOIR | Ep.13: The 5 Minute Zombie Apocalypse
Colion describes a creative zombie-themed shooting challenge he designed with friends, featuring timed scenarios with pistols and …
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ResourceGuns and Coffee and what's your Pre Gun Range Routine on NOIR | Ep.12:Pregame is the Game
Colion visits a gun-friendly coffee shop in Dallas, reflects on his and others' pre-shooting range routines, and continues a …
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ResourceDoes Strength Make You A Better Shooter on NOIR | Episode 11: NOIR's Strongest Man
Colion explores whether physical strength translates to better shooting performance by training with former NFL linebacker David …
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ResourceASK NOIR | Ep.11: Shooters Aren't Athletes?, NRA's "Good Guys" National TV Spot & Travis Haley
Colion responds to viewer comments and questions about his show, addressing topics including upcoming guests, equipment used in the …
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ResourceRay Rice & Gun Control
Colion argues that the case of Shaneen Allen, a Pennsylvania mother prosecuted in New Jersey for unknowingly carrying a firearm …
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ResourceDoes The Way You Enjoy Shooting a Gun Define Your Identity? on NOIR | Ep.10: " I'm Seeing Double"
Colion hosts a multi-stage shooting competition designed to showcase what he calls the 'modern athletic shooter.' In this episode, …
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ResourceASK NOIR | Episode 10: Future Guest and being too hard on the Tactical Community
Colion responds to viewer feedback about his show Noir, addressing questions about format changes, upcoming guests, and content …
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ResourceNOIR | Episode 9: LaSorte's Last Stand
Colion presents Season 1 Part 2 of his show 'Noir,' announcing format changes including a 14-stage athletic shooting competition …
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ResourceForce on Force Training With Trident Response
Colion shares his experience participating in a simunition-based home defense training course with Trident Response Group, led by …
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ResourceThe Parabellum Armament AK-14 Overview
Colion reviews the AK-14 from Parabellum Armament, describing it as a modernized version of the classic AK-47 platform. He …
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ResourceMy Quasi Anti-Gun Friend Shoots The M&P 15-22 on NOIR
Colion takes viewers through a dynamic 22-caliber shooting drill at an outdoor range with his team, including Antonique, a friend's …
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ResourceGun Control and The Violence in Chicago
Colion argues that Chicago's gun violence crisis—particularly citing 82 shootings over one Fourth of July weekend—is ignored by …
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ResourceNOIR | The Musket Review from Ep. 5
Colion reviews a Civil War-era musket to address the argument that the Second Amendment only applies to muskets. He walks through …
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