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  • Gunsite Academy Shooting – Man Downrange Mistaken For A Target

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    A 50-year-old man was mistaken for a target and accidentally shot during an exercise at Gunsite Academy’s training facility in Paulden Arizona, authorities said. Full Story – HERE   OOPS… Somebody needs new glasses! That’s a negligent discharge at its finest.  According to the article the man is is “good” condition, hopefully he recovers quickly.…

  • The Hurt Locker

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    At the Academy Awards (Oscars) last night, The Hurt Locker took home the following 6 awards: Best Picture Directing Film Editing Sound Editing Sound Mixing Writing (Original Screenplay) I didn’t want to set aside 15 hours :P of my time yesterday to watch it, but judging by the winners list, The Hurt Locker really swept…

  • FBI endorses sideways shooting?

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    The weapon will recoil backwards and to the weak side of the grip.  This sideways motion can move the weapon off the target.  It is helpful to tilt the weapon to the weak side from 45 to 90 degrees (it will vary with the shooter).  The recoil-induced motion will then more nearly stay within the…