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My SHOT Show was packed with appearances for Smith & Wesson, Federal Premium, Safariland and Benelli with autograph signing sessions, demos, seminars, meetings and interviews. It was so busy that I am still trying to catch up even after a whole week of being back at home. I did manage to put together a little highlight video on YouTube. You […]
Each year when I pack my bags for a week of fun, guns and gear at the NSSF SHOT Show I always leave a little room in my bag for four SHOT Daily magazines. Hot off the press every morning of SHOT Show, SHOT Business shares the latest and greatest from the show with awesome full-color coverage […]
At SHOT Show last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) press conference on the rise in women purchasing firearms and their participation in shooting sports. The report released by the NSSF further proves what I have personally witnessed as a member of this industry and competitor in the shooting sports. […]
What a year! I moved twice, jumped back on the shooting circuit with gusto and managed top 3 finishes in all competitions but one. It was a very successful shooting season for me after taking time off to have my littlest one, the Yeti. Being able to represent the best companies in the biz is an honor […]
The Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 is a dedicated M&P15-format rifle designed and built as a true .22 LR semi-auto from the ground up, with all the standard operating features and accessory specifications of a modern-version centerfire M&P15 rifle. Not only does it come in standard black, but it also comes in pink, purple and orange. […]
I never have any fun on the range… Clearly, THAT was sarcasm! I had a great time shooting up some plastic ornaments and Christmas lights that don’t work with my Smith & Wesson M&P15 VTAC and American Eagle 55 gr. XM193 ammo with Nightforce Optics 1-4 and Taran Tactical Innovations Base Pad. Grab a box of […]
Even though the Back Up Gun Nationals hosted by Smith & Wesson is a ton of fun, because of the short courses of fire with multiple starts and the challenging lighting conditions, it makes it difficult to get good footage. For this match update, I am trying a different format together that will (hopefully) give […]
Champion shooter Julie Golob closes out the 2014 competition season with another podium finish. Competing in the Smith & Wesson IDPA Back Up Gun National Championships in Springfield, MA, Golob placed second in the women’s category. The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Back Up Gun Nationals challenges shooters with dynamic courses of fire featuring small, […]