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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.

Posts by McKenzie Hanson

December 8, 2023

Vertx Everyday Fanny Pack Review – Lena Miculek’s CCW Fanny Pack

The Vertx Everyday Fanny Pack is a simple, unassuming fanny pack designed for carrying a pistol.  In an effort to…

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December 8, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Self-Defense
November 13, 2023

Pistol Shooting Competitions – Guide to the Shooting Sports

There’s no better way to become a better handgun shooter than by participating in pistol shooting competitions. Competing in matches…

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November 13, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition
September 8, 2023

SKS vs. AK-47 – Rifle Rundown

If you’ve ever browsed your local gun shop or gun show, you’ve likely come across two examples of Soviet firepower:…

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September 8, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories History, Range Training, Self-Defense
August 25, 2023

Handgun Sizes Explained

When choosing a gun for concealed carry, you’ll want to consider the different handgun sizes available. Pistols come in several…

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August 27, 2023August 25, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Range Training, Self-Defense
August 18, 2023

Ways To Conceal Carry

One of the many things to learn as a new gun owner is all of the different ways to conceal…

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August 18, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Self-Defense
August 4, 2023

.38 Special vs. .40 S&W: Caliber Comparison

Two popular self defense rounds a shooter might compare when choosing a round to carry are the .38 Special vs.…

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August 4, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories History, Range Training, Self-Defense
July 12, 2023

Galco FasTrax PAC Review: CCW Fanny Pack

The Galco FasTrax PAC is a concealed carry fanny pack that gives shooters the ability to carry a gun without…

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July 12, 2023 by McKenzie Hanson
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