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Writer Profile: McKenzie Hanson

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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July 27, 2022

How Many Rounds Does a Glock Hold?

There is no doubting Glock’s popularity among new and old handgun shooters. If you’re newer to gun ownership, you may…

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July 27, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training
June 16, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Upgrades

There are many Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite upgrades available for the small, lightweight .22LR pistol. Although it is a…

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July 19, 2022June 16, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
June 3, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Review

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a small and versatile .22LR pistol built to fill a variety of needs.…

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June 17, 2022June 3, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, Range Training
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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May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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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
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