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Expanding the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge: Training and Standardization Initiatives

The latest episode of Michael Bane’s "Triggered" showcases the NRA America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC), emphasizing its dual role as both a competition and a comprehensive training experience for AR-15 users. As the episode unfolds, it features the A Girl & A Gun National Conference held at Cameo...

Cultivating Future Shooters: Youth Skeet Classes at Fisher Farms

Fisher Farms Shooting Ventures in Alabama is set to host weekly youth skeet classes, starting every Sunday at 3 PM. The initiative is aimed at younger shooters, with separate classes available: Junior classes for those aged 10-13, and Teen classes for ages 14-17. These sessions offer youth an...

Valortec Expands Women’s Defensive Pistol Training in Central Florida

🔗 Original Article: Valortec, a Central Florida-based firearms and self-defense training organization, has announced an expansion of its women’s pistol defense initiative, reinforcing a growing focus on practical, scenario-driven training for female shooters. The program is designed to move beyond...

Keith Hanson and the Push Toward Accountability in Law Enforcement Training

Across the law enforcement training landscape, one recurring critique surfaces from instructors who work closest to performance failures: qualification scores often conceal deeper problems in decision-making and skill application. Keith Hanson has built much of his professional identity around that...

From Bench to Bylines: Steve Felgenhauer's Two-Decade Bridge Between Gunsmithing and Firearms Journalism

Festus, Missouri is not a media hub, but it has produced one of the more quietly influential voices in modern firearms writing. Steve Felgenhauer, a professional gunsmith with formal training and industry experience, has spent more than two decades translating hands-on firearm knowledge into...

Precision Point Armory: Elevating Firearm Safety and Training

Ben Julian, the owner of Precision Point Armory in Bethalto, is dedicated to enhancing firearm safety by offering a variety of classes. These include concealed carry, renewal, and fundamental training sessions, aimed at ensuring that all participants become confident and safe firearm owners....

Instructor Spotlight: Donovan Brooks Builds Competence-First Culture at Dojo Armed Defense

In a training market often crowded with one-day certifications and gear-centric messaging, Donovan Brooks has built Dojo Armed Defense around a different premise: ownership is not competence, and competence must be earned through deliberate practice. Brooks brings nearly two decades of teaching and...

Beretta's B22 Jaguar: A Game-Changer in Rimfire Competition

The recent unveiling of Beretta's B22 Jaguar Metal Competition pistol at the 2026 SHOT Show marks a significant development in the competitive firearms market. This .22LR pistol stands out not only for its capabilities but also for the innovative development process that involved direct feedback...

The Gun Nerd’s Guild: Roy Lin and the Technical Mastery of Weapon Outfitters

In the specialized world of tactical firearms retail, few entities command as much technical respect as Weapon Outfitters. Established around 2010 by Roy Lin, the company was born out of a desire to move beyond the 'big box' retail experience and provide high-end, mission-specific components for...

Precision in the Pines: Joseph Greer’s Fusion of Machining and Gunsmithing at Custom Firearm Products

Nestled in the piney woods of Conroe, Texas, Custom Firearm Products (CFP) stands as a testament to the intersection of traditional tradecraft and modern manufacturing. Founded by Joseph Greer, a native Houstonian and lifelong sportsman, the company has carved out a niche in the highly competitive...