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Writer Profile: McKenzie Hanson

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McKenzie first became interested in guns as a teenager when her uncle, a firearms instructor at a large training facility, introduced her to shooting. Once she turned 21, she began training at her local range and bought her first to gun to carry for self defense. Since then, she’s worked many years behind the gun counter, at gun shows, and as a range officer. In her spare time, McKenzie likes to shoot USPSA, Steel Challenge, and NRL22 matches.

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May 26, 2022

Types of Pistols Explained

There are many different types of pistols available on the market, making it difficult for some new shooters to navigate…

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Categories Range Training
May 20, 2022

What Are the Basic Parts of Ammunition?

The basic parts of ammunition are the same for rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammo. Knowing how ammo works is an…

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May 20, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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May 13, 2022

Vortex Venom vs. Viper

Shooters shopping for an affordable and reliable red dot optic often find themselves comparing the Vortex Venom vs Viper red…

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May 13, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
May 5, 2022

2011 vs. 1911 – What’s the Difference?

The 1911 is an iconic handgun in American history, so it should be no surprise that variations of the pistol…

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May 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, History, Range Training
March 11, 2022

What to Wear to a Gun Range

Navigating the world of firearms as a new shooter can be intimidating and confusing. One important detail to be prepared…

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March 11, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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May 13, 2021

Steel Challenge Divisions Explained

If you want to learn about the Steel Challenge divisions, you’ve come to the right place. The Steel Challenge Shooting Association…

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May 13, 2021 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition
January 30, 2020

SHOT Show 2020 – New Competition Products

Each January, tens of thousands of professionals in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry meet in Las Vegas for the…

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January 30, 2020 by McKenzie Hanson
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