The term “Defensive” means “used or intended to defend or protect”. So Defensive Shooting means using a firearm to defend or protect yourself or family. If someone is shooting at you, you are likely going to be pulling the trigger as fast as you physically can. Unfortunately, many gun owners rarely practice the shooting skills…

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Long range shooting has become quite popular in recent years. This is due in part to the introduction of new calibers, specifically designed for long range shooting, and highly accurate rifles at reasonable prices. Take for example the Ruger American Rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. The MSRP for the Ruger American starts off under $500…

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On September 9th the Biden Administration withdrew the nomination of David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearm (ATF). Chipman was a controversial pick to lead the ATF because of his reported involvement in the Waco, Texas incident in 1993, as well as controversial statements he has made about banning certain guns…

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The importance of mental and medical training are often overlooked when it comes to personal protection, and there are limited options in the area where students can gain this potentially life-saving training. Our Lethal Force Simulator and the USCCA’s Emergency First Aid Fundamentals classes are both offered as 1/2 day options here at Boondocks FTA™.…

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As of August 31, 2021, America’s Longest War is over. The sad and shocking events that led up to the withdrawal of our troops are only compounded by the facts that the Taliban is now armed with an arsenal of American weaponry. According to several reports, the Taliban has billions in US weapons, including Black…

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Recently USCCA Launched their Protector Academy Mobile App. The App is available for Apple and Android users and allows all USCCA Members to “check in” when they arrive at Boondocks. While here, you can also check out any Partner Discounts. The current Discounts include: $10 Off Single Alumni Session $40 Off Individual Alumni Annual Membership…

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Join us on September 29th at 6:00 PM for a Legal Seminar with Attorney Michael Cory at Eagle Ridge Conference Center. If you want or have a gun for protection, don’t wait until you need a lawyer to ask one about your rights and responsibilities in a self-defense situation. Join Boondocks Firearms Training Academy and…

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Each Summer we try to plan a family vacation around the 4th of July. The original plan for 2021 was to go out West to see The Grand Canyon and Arches National Park among other things, but a busy summer schedule had our family looking for other options. That is when our 16-Year-Old history buff…

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On June 30th, Ruger announced it latest version of the LCP (Light Compact Pistol), the LCP Max. The LCP Max borrows a similar action and functions from the much improved LCP II that was released in 2016. The major advantages of the LCP II over the original LCP is a much better trigger, wider backstrap…

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