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Writer Profile: John Holbrook

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John B. Holbrook, II is a freelance writer, photographer, firearms instructor, and sponsored competitive shooter in USPSA, Steel Challenge, and 3-Gun

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September 7, 2021

Steel Challenge: A Beginner’s Guide

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is a fun and simple practical shooting sport to try as a beginner. While…

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September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition
April 29, 2021

USPSA Guide: How to Get Started

If you enjoy shooting, but are getting bored putting the same holes in the same static paper at your local…

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April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition
March 5, 2020

How to Sight In a Red Dot Optic

Thanks to the explosive growth of USPSA and Steel Challenge divisions like Open and, more recently, Carry Optics, many shooters…

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March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Competition, Range Training
February 6, 2020

Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammo

New firearms owners have probably seen and heard references made to two different types of ammunition: rimfire vs. centerfire. Keep…

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October 9, 2024February 6, 2020 by John Holbrook
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Categories Range Training

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