Posts by Chad Winkler
Training To Win
Last month I traveled to Ft. Worth to the awesome USCCA Expo where I presented a seminar called “Building A Personal Training Program.” The 1.5 hour seminar focused on the Levels of Firearms Training and how important it is for gun owners to continue training beyond their basic permit to carry class. The seminar was…
Read More...On The Hunt: A Modern Day Classic? The Perfect Youth Rifle Round?
I have always liked to be a little bit different when it comes to the guns and gear I choose. As I prepare for the upcoming hunting season, my choice of firearm and caliber reflects that pretty well. This year, my go to gun (especially if one of my sons is accompanying me to the…
Read More...Tips To Improve Your Defensive Shooting
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…
Read More...On The Hunt: Dual Purpose Deer Rifle
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…
Read More...Two Wins For Gun Rights!
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…
Read More...New Prices on Two of our Most Important Classes
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™.…
Read More...Guns & Ammo For Taliban, but Gun & Ammo Bans For You & Me!
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…
Read More...New Partner Discounts from USCCA
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…
Read More...Self-defense Legal Seminar
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…
Read More...7 Things You Probably Didn’t Learn in Your Concealed Carry Course, But Need to Know!
The Concealed Carry Revolution began in the late 1990’s. A combination of rising crime rates and the easing of concealed carry restrictions led millions of Americans to apply and get their Concealed Carry Permits. According to the Crime Prevention Research Center there were “2.7 million concealed handgun permit holders in 1999, 4.6 million in 2007,…
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