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Closet Range Junkies – The Silent Majority in Canadian Gun Culture

Closet Range Junkies – The Silent Majority in Canadian Gun Culture

Some shooters wear their passion on their sleeve.

Others hide it in the closet.

We’re talking about the Closet Range Junkies — the ones who love the sport but fear being seen in public with it.

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Speed vs. Accuracy in IPSC: When to Go Full Send, When to Slow Down

In IPSC, the battle between speed and accuracy defines every stage. But when do you push the pace, and when do you slow down for that clean A-zone hit?

This blog breaks down how to make smarter decisions based on your power factor (Major vs. Minor), stage design, and competitive goals. Whether you're shooting a classifier, navigating a long course, or walking up to a close-range burner, understanding when to go full send—and when to rein it in—can make all the difference.

Train for precision. Compete for efficiency.
Hit Factor rewards those who master the balance.

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Locked and Loaded: Protecting Yourself from Lead Exposure in the Shooting Sports

Shooting sports demand discipline, focus, and performance. But there’s one silent competitor most of us didn’t sign up for—lead. Whether you’re burning through rounds on an indoor range or fine-tuning your loads at the reloading bench, lead exposure is a...

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The Way of Jiro: Lessons in Mastery for the Competitive Shooter

The Way of Jiro: Lessons in Mastery for the Competitive Shooter

Jiro Ono, the world's most legendary sushi chef, isn't just a master of fish, he's a master of mindset.  And the lessons he's spent a lifetime perfecting apply directly to your performance on the range.

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Dialing It In: The Competitive Edge of Reloading Your Own Ammo

Dialing It In: The Competitive Edge of Reloading Your Own Ammo

In the world of competitive shooting, precision isn’t just a goal—it’s an obsession. Whether you’re navigating an IPSC stage or shaving seconds off your IDPA time, your ammunition plays a critical role in performance. For many serious shooters, the path...

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Slow Motion at Speed: The Mind of a Shooter

Slow Motion at Speed: The Mind of a Shooter

One of the most fascinating things I’ve come to appreciate through my journey in IPSC is just how powerful—and underrated—the human brain truly is. We often hear people talk about instincts, muscle memory, or being “in the zone,” but until...

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Trigger and Tee: The Surprising Parallels Between Golf and IPSC

Trigger and Tee: The Surprising Parallels Between Golf and IPSC

Golfers, this one’s for you.

What does practical shooting have in common with 18 holes on a Saturday morning? A lot more than you’d think.

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Training with a Champion: Lessons Beyond the Trigger

spent the day training with IPSC Alex, world-class shooter who rose through the ranks with none other than Eric Grauffel.  But today wasn't about shooting tips-it was about mindset.

Discipline. Pressure. Focus.  The stuff that builds champions.

"Practice doesn't make perfect.  Practice makes permanent."

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Down Range - Blog Coming Soon

COMING SOON: Down Range - Blog Welcome to Down Range, the blog dedicated to the relentless pursuit of excellence in competitive shooting and beyond. This is where precision meets passion, and where the journey toward mastery is just as important...

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