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What I am, and what I’m not.
Apparently I need to clarify something so let’s take a moment to talk about what I AM and what I’m NOT because some of these social media companies don’t get it. I’m the guy practicing Read more…
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Learn by doing, not internet BS.
The other day I noticed a novice shooter on a forum ask for some recommendations on a good entry level precision rifle. He had a $1200.00 budget and wanted feedback on Remington 700’s vs Savage Read more…
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Initial Review: Velocity Systems Gen V UW Chest Rig Split Front
When I was deploying I was constantly searching for a good load bearing solution. I wanted a chest rig that allowed me to carry everything I wanted, was easy to pull mags from and didn’t Read more…
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To demo or not to demo…that is the question at hand.
Instructor Demos: Some do and some don’t. I’ve always preferred to demonstrate the techniques I teach. It’s how I was brought up as a young NCO in the Army and I feel it’s the most Read more…
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Faith, Family and Adventure.
Almost 2 years ago Alexandra I Wilson and I were packing up to leave the NRA Whittington Center where we had been teaching to head out on a new adventure. We decided to snap a Read more…
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Shot Timers aren’t just for Instagram.
The first time I was introduced to a shot timer was 2006 during a Viking Tactics Inc. carbine course. My Brigade CSM brought in the VTAC crew to teach all the junior NCOs how to Read more…
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Where do you go if you want to learn to hunt?
Last week I was talking with the President of Ashbury Precision Ordnance MFG about all things hunting and he asked the question “Where do you go if you want to learn to hunt?”. The idea Read more…
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I hunt, shoot and train because I love it. Not because I want to be a “Operator”.
Shooting isn’t always about tactics or training to be a DELTA/ SF/ Seal team 12 secret squirrel commando. For most of us it’s a way of life that we love and a way to put Read more…
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Initial Review: Sig P320
Picked up a Sig Sauer P320 in trade since all the cool kids are getting them now that the Army announced it was picked to replace the M9. So far I’ve only put 250 rounds Read more…
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Why I want you on a spotting scope.
Question for you, when you sign up for a precision rifle course do you expect to spend the majority of you time as the shooter, do you look forward to learning how to spot and Read more…