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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 5, 2023

.38 Special vs. .357 Magnum – Caliber Comparison

When talking about revolvers, shooters often compare the .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum cartridges. Both are centerfire, rimmed revolver rounds…

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May 5, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
April 21, 2023

Best Pistol Brands

Nearly every experienced shooter has an opinion on what the best pistol brands are. During my years working at gun…

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April 24, 2023April 21, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
April 7, 2023

.38 Special vs. 9mm – Caliber Comparison

It’s hard not to compare the .38 Special vs. 9mm. Both cartridges have had years of popularity for self defense,…

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April 7, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
March 29, 2023

Revolver Calibers – Rundown on Wheelgun Rounds

There’s a reason revolvers are still a popular choice among shooters — compared to semi-auto pistols, they’re relatively easy to…

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March 29, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
March 3, 2023

Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX Review

The Hornady Critical Defense .38 Special +P 110gr FTX is a round you’ll find in many everyday carry revolvers. Hornady’s…

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March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Self-Defense
February 17, 2023

How to Disassemble a Glock Magazine

If you’ve ever wondered how to disassemble a Glock magazine, you’ve landed in the right place. While the concept and…

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February 17, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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February 3, 2023

.38 Special Ammo Types

When selecting rounds for your .38 revolver, there are many different .38 Special ammo types to choose from. Broadly speaking,…

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February 28, 2023February 3, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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