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Author: Kenzie Fitzpatrick
Kenzie is a competitive shooter from the sunny state of Florida who enjoys participating in USPSA, Steel challenges, GSSF Matches, 3gun, and cowboy action programs.
Taurus GX4 Carry

Taurus GX4 Carry Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Taurus GX4 Carry pistol is one of the latest releases from the Taurus brand. This semi-automatic pistol was designed for everyday carry, and the final product directly results from customer feedback. This 9mm handgun features the Taurus Optics Ready Option (T.O.R.O.) for mounting optics (Holosun K-series footprint and similar). It has […]

Henry 30-30

Henry 30-30: Side-Gate Lever Action Rifle Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick A Henry lever action rifle is a timeless classic. For many Americans, a lever action is one of the first rifles they shoot. Lately, this rifle type is having a resurgence. It seems lever actions can’t stay on shelves these days, and nearly every major manufacturer is jumping on the bandwagon to […]

Glock 42 Review

Glock 42 Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick I can still remember when the Glock 42 was announced and how much its emergence disrupted the firearms industry. The Model 42 was Glock’s very first .380 caliber pistol and the smallest gun Glock had ever made. I remember this vividly because I was a year into being able to carry a […]

IWI Carmel

IWI Carmel Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Have you heard of the IWI Carmel? It’s the latest release from IWI, a firearms manufacturer you need to know about if you don’t already. Their story begins in 1933 when IMI (Israel Military Industries) began firearms production in Israel under the British Mandate. It was in the late 1950s that IMI […]

Precision Rifle Series

Precision Rifle Series: Competition Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick I recently set out on a mission to enter the world of the Precision Rifle Series. It’s been a big step in my career as a competition shooter. For a long time, I put off participating in this genre of competition shooting for the following reasons: I didn’t believe I was a […]