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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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July 12, 2024

Best .380 Ammo

If you’re shopping for rounds for your .380 pistol, you want to be sure you’re loading up with the best…

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September 24, 2025July 12, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
July 3, 2024

Green Tip Ammo

If you own an AR-15 rifles, you’ve likely heard the term “green tip ammo” before. This type of 5.56x45mm round…

Jul. 03, 2024No comments

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September 24, 2025July 3, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
June 7, 2024

Magtech Steel Case 9mm Review

At the end of 2023, Magtech released a new load in their ammo lineup: Magtech Steel Case 9mm. This new…

Jun. 07, 2024No comments

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September 24, 2025June 7, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training
May 31, 2024

How Far Can a Bullet Travel?

How far can a bullet travel? If you’re asking this question, you might be fact checking your buddy’s too good…

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May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
May 24, 2024

How to Aim with Iron Sights

If you’re a new shooter, one of the first things you’ll need to learn is how to aim with iron…

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May 24, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Range Training
May 17, 2024

Does Ammo Expire?

Does ammo expire? That’s what I found myself asking when I inherited a boat-load of old, surplus ammo from a…

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May 17, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
May 3, 2024

Speer Gold Dot 9mm Review

When it comes to choosing a 9mm round for self defense, you’ve likely come across the Speer Gold Dot 9mm.…

May. 03, 2024No comments

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September 24, 2025May 3, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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