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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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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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Categories Range Training
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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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
January 20, 2023

1911 Sizes: Government, Commander, Officer and Defender

If you’re in the market for a 1911, you may have encountered several different 1911 sizes. Colt’s Government and Commander…

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November 28, 2023January 20, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
December 5, 2022

.38 S&W vs. 38 Special

A common caliber mixup among new and seasoned shooters alike is between the .38 S&W vs. .38 Special.  Despite their…

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February 28, 2023December 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
November 18, 2022

What Are Heeled Bullets?

There are many bullet types, like the full metal jacket and jacketed hollow point, but a lesser known type is…

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November 18, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories History, Range Training
November 4, 2022

Trigger Finger Discipline: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever taken any formal shooting classes, you’ve likely heard of trigger finger discipline. Trigger discipline is one of…

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December 7, 2022November 4, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
October 28, 2022

Clip vs. Magazine – What’s the Difference?

Clip vs. magazine: same thing, right? Well, if you’ve ever made the mistake of mixing up these two terms in…

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January 23, 2023October 28, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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