It Happened At SHOT Show: Tales From The Vegas Strip | Episode 183

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It Happened At SHOT Show: Tales From The Vegas Strip | Episode 183

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Nov 28, 2022

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With so many SHOT Show conventions in the books, the cranks had to share some of their favorite moments over the years. If you have young children, put them to bed. It's time for tales from the Vegas strip with the Gun Cranks.

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Nov 28, 2022

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It Happened At SHOT Show: Tales From The Vegas Strip | Episode 183

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