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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 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.…

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May 3, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Self-Defense
April 26, 2024

Types of Bullets

When it comes to buying ammo, there are several types of bullets to choose from. For newer shooters, it can…

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April 26, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
April 12, 2024

Hornady Critical Defense .380 Review

If you’re looking to load your .380 ACP pistol with self defense ammo, you’ve likely come across the Hornady Critical…

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April 12, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Self-Defense
April 5, 2024

Glock Barrel Lengths

Glock pistols are some of the most popular guns on the market, coming in a variety of calibers and barrel…

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April 5, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
glock barrel lengths
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
March 29, 2024

Blazer 9mm Review

If you’re on the hunt for a budget practice round, you’ve likely come across the Blazer 9mm. There is a big…

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March 29, 2024 by McKenzie Hanson
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