Posts by Chad Winkler
Self Defense Insurance
The explosion of the Concealed Carry movement over the past decade has also brought with it the Self-Defense Insurance market. Today, there are a handful of self-defense insurance options and as with any insurance program, there are pros and cons to each of them. In this month’s On the Hunt, we will highlight some of…
Read More...6.5 Creedmoor
One of the hottest new rifle cartridges to hit the market is the 6.5 Creedmoor. While you may have heard about this new caliber, you may not know why or how it became so popular. Shortly after WWII, the military began transitioning from the M1 Garand chambered in 30-06 to the M14 chambered in 7.62…
Read More...On the Hunt: EDC Flashlight
If you have ever taken a low light shooting class (or plan to take one in the future) you quickly realize how easy it is to become a flashlight nerd. So on our last trip to SHOT we stopped by the Streamlight booth to nerd out on some of the latest releases. While there, Mark…
Read More...Firearms, Fitness & Personal Protection
There is an old saying “God created man, but Sam Colt made them equal.” Unfortunately, many gun owners believe that just having a gun prepares them for the many threats they may face in life, but true personal protection is much more than just acquiring a firearm. You must also have the physical, mental, and…
Read More...On the Hunt: For the Little Gray Darter
The volley of shotguns ringing out across the state over Labor Day weekend can only mean one thing. Hunting season in Mississippi has officially begun! There is nothing quite like the tradition that is opening day of Dove Season. But for many the quest for the little gray darter results in both bruised shoulders and…
Read More...The Best Deer Rifle for Young & Old
Ask 100 deer hunters what is the best rifle/caliber combination for deer hunting and you will likely get 100 different answers. Ask the same 100 deer hunters what is the best “youth rifle” for that up and coming hunter in the family and you’ll likely start World War III. So is there one rifle/caliber combination…
Read More...Effective vs. Efficient Training
In July of 2018, I attended a new instructor course offered by the USCCA and the Rob Pincus group. The two-day course focused on defensive shooting fundamentals and how to incorporate them with the things your body does naturally. As a full-time professional firearms instructor here at Boondocks FTA™, I have had the opportunity to…
Read More...Mississippi Concealed Carry Info
Open / Constitutional Carry Mississippi has been an Open Carry state since it adopted the State Constitution in 1890. A changed to the concealed carry law in 2013 clarified the definition of concealed” and removed any gray area interpretation of “open carry.” As of April 15 2016, Mississippi is a “Constitutional Carry” state, meaning you are not…
Read More...