Posts by Chad Winkler
The Pros & Cons of Hunting with a Suppressor
Recently, I was catching up on a podcast on GunTalk Radio from Tom Gresham. In this particular episode, Tom mentioned that while he has a suppressor, he doesn’t use it when he hunts. Knowing that he lives in Idaho and mostly does spot and stalk type hunting, I could understand why. The Cons of Hunting…
Read More...Concealed Carry Guns and Accuracy Issues
The concealed carry handgun market has exploded over the past 25 years! For the first half of this quarter century, gun makers tried to shrink the size of their handgun to make them easier to carry. More recently, gun makers have been trying to find a way to stuff more rounds into these pint sized…
Read More...Mass Shooting in Moscow
On March 22nd, an ISIS coordinated mass shooting in Moscow left 139 dead and 182 more injured. The video of the massacre made the rounds through social media and news outlets. Mainstream media routinely claim these types of events don’t happen outside the United States, however facts prove otherwise. The Moscow event is the third…
Read More...Horror in Haiti
If you haven’t been paying attention, the country of Haiti is completely out of control. Massad Ayoob sums up the situation in one of his latest Blog Posts: A Lesson From Haiti. “Armed gangs raided Haiti’s prisons, releasing some 4700 convicted criminals. Rape, kidnapping, and murder are rampant. The people hide behind closed doors wondering…
Read More...Winchester Wildcat: A Better 10/22?
Recently my wife and I enrolled our son Aaron in 4H Shooting Sports. At the first meeting we got a safety briefing, rules and regulations and information on the type of .22 rifles we could shoot in the upcoming matches. Aaron has been shooting since he was about 6. A few years later, we got…
Read More...Mississippi Church Protection Act
2019 Mississippi CodeTitle 45 – Public Safety and Good Order, 45-9-171 – “The governing body of any church or place of worship may establish a security program by which designated members are authorized to carry firearms for the protection of the congregation of the church or place of worship, including resisting any unlawful attempt to…
Read More...BFTA Instructors Give Back to the Community.
One of the things that makes Boondocks FTA unique is their cadre of instructors. The mark of a good instructor is their dedication and passion to educate, train and help their community. Our Events Page lists all of the nationally known instructors we are hosting in the future. Not only does this provide the best…
Read More...The Lakewood Church Shooting, Kansas City Superbowl Celebration Shooting, and UGA Murder
February 2024 had several news stories that seem unrelated, but share lessons that are interrelated. The Lakewood Church Shooting was an active shooter situation that was stopped by off duty police officers. There is more about this incident in our Training Tips section. The Kansas City Superbowl celebration shooting was group of criminals who opened…
Read More...Offseason Activities
With Deer Season wrapping up, sportsman who are hunting for other offseason activities should consider taking a First Aid course. HUNTING ACCIDENTS: ARE THE HOLIDAYS THE MOST DANGEROUS SEASON? “Amidst reports of shattered records and jaw-dropping trophies, people are seeing their newsfeeds filled with frequent and harrowing stories about serious and deadly hunting accidents this…
Read More...Inner Game of Shooting with Brian Hill
Shooting is just as much mental as it is physical. I know this because I have been fortunate to take multiple classes with Brian Hill. He is simply one of the best shooting coaches in the country. His ability to help shooters improve both mentally and physically is incredible. I encourage you to read the…
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