Posts by Chad Winkler
Sweet Singles
In 1967 Thompson Center Arms launched the Contender. A single shot break action pistol with the unique ability to quickly change barrels and shoot a variety of calibers. Thirty years…
Read More...The Origin of Self Defense Laws
One of the most misunderstood areas of self-defense is the law. Many attribute the legal theories of Sir Edward Coke, Chief Justice of England from 1613 to 1616, as the…
Read More...Election Reflection
The 2024 election is in the rearview mirror, and regardless if your preferred candidate won or lost, I think we can all agree we are glad the political commercials and…
Read More...2025 Pow Wow Update
The 2025 Pow Wow keeps getting bigger and better. Like years prior, we will have our opening ceremony on Friday, April 4th, 2025. On Saturday, there will be 4 training…
Read More...U.S. Crime Stats Underreported
One of the most important topics for the upcoming election is crime. One party says crime is bad, the other says crime is down, so what is the truth? Well,…
Read More...Terminology Tactics
Recently I wrapped up a firearms instructor certification course, and as usual, it was a mixture of pro 2nd amendment civilians, law enforcement and military candidates. All of them wanted…
Read More...An All Around Deer Cartridge
Picture courtesy of “An ode to the 7mm-08” from NRA American Hunter
Read More...Sound Hunting Advice
If you catch me in the deer stand this season, you will likely find me with two important hunting assets, snacks and my electronic hearing protection. Even if I am…
Read More...EDC Gun Advice
Recently I saw the below social media post from friend and fellow Boondocks FTA™ instructor, Andy Anderson. Andy makes it a priority to shoot regularly. His latest drill is the…
Read More...Apalachee School Shooting
On September 4th, 2024 a mass school shooting occurred at Apalachee High School. Eleven people were shot and four people (2 teachers and 2 students) were killed. To date, we…
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