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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

It is beyond amazing the amount of ‘junk’ I see people hanging on their AR15/M4 style blasters. Some folks seem to think that if it’s for sale, they have to add it to their carbine. I keep thinking...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

I note that the latest vibe from the FBI is that they are looking to go back to a 9x19mm pistol. Modern 9x19mm self defense ammo is certainly much better than just a decade ago. An educated guess as to...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

Red Dot or Optic? Quite often the question as to whether the red dot sight or magnified scope is better for use on an AR/M4 style firearm is best comes up. The answer is really quite simple, in that...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

Magazine Madness Of all the issues I see with users of the AR15/M4 weapons platform, two issues create the most problems. First is lack of lubrication. You must keep these firearms lubricated to work...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

9x19mm Pocket Rockets It is all the rage these days to pack small pocket size compact 9x19mm pistols. Nearly every manufacture offers one in the lucrative CCW marketplace. Most are good, some...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

I just got back from the SHOT Show 2017; have only missed three or four over the years. Always great to see old friends and see what is new in the firearms industry. Turnout was down from 2016, but...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

Everyone from individuals to unit commanders want to establish ‘standards’ of skill. When we apply the ‘standards’ test to combat marksmanship, we generally like to use courses of fire or skill drills...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

While the topic of firearms selection and their use/training gets lots of press, often times the little items that make life easier just get passed over and never mentioned. Over the past year or so, I...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

NRA Show Review: The 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta was a joy to behold. Unlike SHOT, the folks walking the Show floor are the end users, the real deal ‘gun culture’. Unlike the SHOT Show which is oriented...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

It is of interest that changes in the ‘gun culture’ are always in flux. When the market was concerned about the lost of gun ownership rights, we tend to purchase guns that reflect utility. Examples are...

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Looking good guys!

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

Everyone from individuals to unit commanders want to establish ‘standards’ of skill. When we apply the ‘standards’ test to combat marksmanship, we generally like to use courses of fire or skill drills...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

While the topic of firearms selection and their use/training gets lots of press, often times the little items that make life easier just get passed over and never mentioned. Over the past year or so, I...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

NRA Show Review: The 2017 NRA Show in Atlanta was a joy to behold. Unlike SHOT, the folks walking the Show floor are the end users, the real deal ‘gun culture’. Unlike the SHOT Show which is oriented...

View Article


Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

It is of interest that changes in the ‘gun culture’ are always in flux. When the market was concerned about the lost of gun ownership rights, we tend to purchase guns that reflect utility. Examples are...

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Recognize these guys?

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You Never Know Where They’ll Show Up

Looking good guys!

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

Everyone from individuals to unit commanders want to establish ‘standards’ of skill. When we apply the ‘standards’ test to combat marksmanship, we generally like to use courses of fire or skill drills...

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Gunfighter Moment – Ken Hackathorn

While the topic of firearms selection and their use/training gets lots of press, often times the little items that make life easier just get passed over and never mentioned. Over the past year or so, I...

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