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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.

Posts by McKenzie Hanson

March 27, 2019

KeyMod vs. M-LOK

For years, the Picatinny rail was the leader in attaching lights, lasers, foregrips, and other accessories, but it had drawbacks.…

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September 21, 2022March 27, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
February 21, 2019

Concealed Carry Leggings Comparison and Review

Women face unique challenges when it comes to carrying a gun and some companies have stepped up to offer alternative…

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February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Self-Defense
January 31, 2019

Picatinny Rails vs. Weaver Rails

Lights, scopes, and foregrips are just a few of the accessories that we commonly mount to our guns, and most…

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January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training
December 31, 2018

Hammer vs. Striker Fired Pistols

Hammer Fired vs. Striker Fired Handguns For those just beginning their journey into the world of firearms, it’s easy to…

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December 31, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
March 30, 2018

What is Bullet Weight?

For the average shooter, reading the description on a box of ammo can make it feel like you’re deciphering a…

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September 21, 2018March 30, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training Tags bullet weight
March 29, 2018

Leveling Up on Holster Retention

When it comes to carrying our guns, there’s no doubt that we want them to stay in our possession. Most…

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January 16, 2020March 29, 2018 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense Tags carrying a gun, concealed carry, holster retention, holsters
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