On the Hunt

For years, if you asked a class full of students—or even instructors—about Glock, you’d hear the same things repeated. “They’re reliable.” “They just work.” “They’re simple.” You’d also hear the other side of it.“The grip isn’t great.” “I had to modify mine to make it feel right.” “The optics setup could be better.”And the honest…

When it comes to deer hunting in the South, certain cartridges dominate the conversation: 308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and.270 Winchester and even the nostalgic 30-30 are the most likely adult cartridges. Add in youth rounds and the .243 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington and the 6.5 Creedmoor enter the discussion. Each has a loyal fan base, and…

The Christmas Season usually mean a huge increase in the number of gun sales here in the United States. Most of these sales can be attributed to the “gifter” wanting to give the “giftee” a tool that falls into one of two categories. A firearm that can be used for a lifetime of shooting sports…

As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that unmistakable crispness, hunters across Mississippi are preparing for one of the most anticipated times of the year—whitetail deer season. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, tools, and tactics that make this season so special. This year’s whitetail season comes with a…

Recently I have been “hunting” for a way to increase efficiency with work related tasks. So I thought I would give AI a try for summarizing some of the daily conversations and meetings I attend. I was very impressed with the accuracy, and thought it would be fun to see what AI says about the…

As the days tick away, it is hard not to think about the upcoming hunting season, especially with so many daily reminders. If you are a deer hunter you may be instantly be transported to the blind if you happen to glance at the clock at 2:43, 3:08 or even 7:08. If you are tactical…

If you grew up hunting with family and friends, this time of year can trigger a lot of great memories. Maybe it is firearm that was handed down from the previous generation, maybe it is a particular deer stand, or simply a whiff of a familiar smell. On one of my most recent hunts, I…

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 later, the Encore was released. With it’s stronger frame it greatly expanded the barrel options including the .308 Win, 30-06, and even the 375 H&H…

Picture courtesy of “An ode to the 7mm-08” from NRA American Hunter

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 hunting with a suppressor, I will still use my hearing protection. When I started firearms training, I invested in electronic hearing protections that made it…