The Broad Side
Self-Defense & Competition Shooting Tips
McKenzie first became interested in guns as a teenager when her uncle, a firearms instructor at a large training facility, introduced her to shooting. Once she turned 21, she began training at her local range and bought her first to gun to carry for self defense. Since then, she’s worked many years behind the gun counter, at gun shows, and as a range officer. In her spare time, McKenzie likes to shoot USPSA, Steel Challenge, and NRL22 matches.
Each January, tens of thousands of professionals in the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry meet in Las Vegas for the…
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Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC for short) are long guns chambered for pistol cartridges – typically 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP…
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For years, the Picatinny rail was the leader in attaching lights, lasers, foregrips, and other accessories, but it had drawbacks.…
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Women face unique challenges when it comes to carrying a gun and some companies have stepped up to offer alternative…
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Lights, scopes, and foregrips are just a few of the accessories that we commonly mount to our guns, and most…
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Hammer Fired vs. Striker Fired Handguns For those just beginning their journey into the world of firearms, it’s easy to…
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For the average shooter, reading the description on a box of ammo can make it feel like you’re deciphering a…
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