gunwriter

Richard Mann was born and raised in the West Virginia hills. During his military and law enforcement career Richard obtained numerous certifications in small arms instruction.Badge turned in, Richard is now a contributing editor to a variety of magazines and has authored several books. He lives on Shadowland – his shooting range in West Virginia – with the most understanding wife in the world, their three kids and a very protective Rhodesian Ridgeback.

HUNTING

Things I saw while hunting varmints in Wyoming

gunwriter June 20, 2013 October 25, 2015

You never know what you might see on a hunt. Here are some images from the Denver airport all the way out to Nowhere, Wyoming.

EDITORIAL HUNTING

Dad’s Day Done Right

gunwriter June 16, 2013 January 28, 2016

Wyoming. Four dads hunting coyotes and killing prairie dogs. What a great way to celebrate Father’s Day. Course, I called my Dad this morning. Modern technology allows even hillbillies to communicate cross country. Also got texts and voice messages from all my kids…and my wife who is at home taking care of them. My friend would say I’m a lucky guy but …

DEFENSE

Is your laser tornado tuff?

gunwriter June 13, 2013 October 25, 2015

Everyone knows the horrific power of a dark, monstrous tornado. When a powerful tornado (rated by the National Weather Service as an EF-4 with winds up to 200 MPH) ripped through central Oklahoma in May 2013, homeowner Pat Brand lost everything. He huddled along with 10 neighbors in a protective underground shelter as the violent storm roared overhead. When he emerged after …