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A lot of people ask me what to practice in dry fire. Well, the truth is, you can practice almost anything in dry fire: grip, stance, sight picture, trigger pull – the works! Everything you would want to do at the range, just without live fire. Make sure you have an unloaded firearm and an...

Whenever I set my firearm down on the table, whether it’s for the start of a competition or because I’ve unloaded it for safety reasons, I want to set the firearm down in such a way that I can easily reacquire my grip when I pick it back up. So for me, as a right-handed...

Now if you’re like me, you probably got started out shooting with your dad or your husband. And often times, while they have good intentions and great firearms, they aren’t set up specifically for you as a woman. A way to get around that is to have an adjustable stock in the back, that way...

A New Jersey native, Alicia comes to us with very little firearms experience. While she has held and shot a gun before, she’s never received any training and has no knowledge of how to handle or operate a firearm properly. She is interested in learning how to aim properly, load the firearm and clean it....

This is a PC carbine – very similar to an AR. So just like shooting an AR, you’re going to want to have an aggressive stance, grab the gun with your strong hand, and then something that’s a little bit different is putting your hand out towards the front. We often see rifle shooters holding...

Before we meet Daphne, Maggie takes us through her quick gun cleaning routine using Hoppe’s 9 Gun Medic. It’s magic in a bottle! Cleaner and lubricant, it’s great for a quick clean when you aren’t able or don’t have time for a full cleaning. Daphne has handled guns before, but is looking to understand how...

On this episode of Maggie’s Mission! Evgeniya came to the US as a Russian exchange student during college. After school, she got into marketing, and up to this point has had no real exposure or experiences with guns. Evgeniya is interested in purchasing her own firearm but wants to learn more about the different types...

Anthony is a banker at a local credit union in Florida. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Anthony shot handguns informally at homemade targets with his uncle. Generally, he has had no formal training or notable experience with firearms. He is here to learn more about how to handle guns properly, how to improve accuracy, and...

Gun cleaning may not be the most fun thing about shooting, but it’s certainly one of the most necessary aspects. Maggie’s Mission: to make sure her Ruger guns are ready for more training! She demonstrates how to clean these firearms with her favorite Hoppe’s 9 products. Quick Clean Maggie uses Gun Medic for a quick...

Maggie has set out on her mission to welcome new shooters to the firearm community. She came to teach these students how to load & unload their firearm, handle it safely, keep it pointed in a safe direction, shoot well and competently, but also have a good time! Because ultimately, if you enjoy practicing, you...

A quick tip when you’re first learning how to shoot and loading up that magazine – it can be difficult! I guide the first round in with  my thumb and my pointer finger on my strong hand. Now, the first round is pretty easy, it’s the second round that becomes more difficult. So, I’m going...

The number of firearm sales have skyrocketed given the current situation that’s taken over our lives. Many people are now first-time gun owners solely for protection purposes. To me, this correlates to a need for education. Just having a firearm in your home for protection in no way means you’re “suddenly safe”. Having a firearm...

For newer shooters, deciding on a firearm can be very overwhelming. Especially since the industry is constantly putting out something new. It’s almost like cell phones, as soon as one gun comes out, not long after there’s a newer gun. Couple that with the gun community consisting of very passionate fanboys, and now you have...

Handgun Safety 101 with Sootch00! Gun sales have skyrocketed due to the COVID-19 pandemic – people want to feel safer and be able to protect themselves. A lot of these sales are NEW gun owners. Safety should always come first – but this isn’t just for all of the newcomers to the gun community –...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10. Ruger American New Shooter Academy takes four participants on a challenging yet fulfilling journey, from little-to-no-firearms exposure to confidence and competence with a handgun. The show offers training advice for new and experienced shooters alike, while delivering...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 1: We meet our four reluctant shooters and get an idea of why they are willing to learn more about firearms. Our shooters ranged from anti-gun to scared senseless. Ruger...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 2: “I Have No Interest in Shooting”: In episode 2 of Ruger American New Shooter Academy, we meet Asia who is a finance professional who works in Manhattan and...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 4: “Now That I’m a Home Owner”: Meet Cary, a CrossFit coach and a new homeowner. Cary had an event occur at their home early one morning that prompted...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 5: “Guns Are Definitely Scary to Me”: We meet Jay, Cary’s husband, who is a CrossFit athlete from Connecticut. Jay had never been around guns much in his life and...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 6: “Today I am Totally Different”: We begin to see the changes in Asia as she forgets the reason she was afraid and focuses instead on learning to be...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 8, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 7: “A Passion for the Rest of My Life”: John progresses and improves throughout the show, and he’s committed to keep on learning. Ruger American New Shooter Academy takes four...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 9, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 8: “I Feel Empowered”: Cary transitions from reluctant and afraid to assertive and eager to improve her new skills set. Ruger American New Shooter Academy takes four participants on a...

Watch More Episodes of Ruger American New Shooter Academy: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, Episode 8, Episode 10 or BINGE WATCH PLAYLIST. Ruger American New Shooter Academy Episode 9: “Anyone Can Do This”: In episode 9 of Ruger American New Shooter Academy, we follow Jay as he transitions from being slightly intimidated to focused on learning and...