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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.
Handgun Training Drills from Experts
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Handgun Training Drills from Experts

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November 5, 2020
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There are few things as exciting as buying a new handgun. Conversely, there are few things as important as learning how to shoot a handgun. Not all of us can afford to attend Gunsite Academy like we should, but we…

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Be Smart, Get Trained!
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Be Smart, Get Trained!

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October 29, 2020
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Politics aside, this is a great drill that highlights the basic fundamentals of shooting a defensive handgun. If you cannot perform this drill to standard, you probably need more than practice; you need training. In fact, you need basic training….

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HARDCAST
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HARDCAST

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September 20, 2020
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In this modern era, lead bullets are often looked upon as antiquated projectiles unsuited for anything other than target practice. Even then, some shooters feel that only grandpa or an old grumpy gun writer would shoot a lead bullet. After…

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Just One Gun
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Just One Gun

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July 22, 2020
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Could you live with only one gun? I don’t know about you but the thought of that is enough to turn milk sour. However, the practicality of just one gun that would allow you to do everything , or at…

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Wool & Canvas
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Wool & Canvas

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July 10, 2020
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Modern outdoorsmen have become infatuated with trendy camo patterns and high-tech synthetic materials. The reality is that while this new take on outdoor wear might look cool, it’s really just a less expensive and lighter substitute for a better but…

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Hunter Field Course
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Hunter Field Course

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June 30, 2020
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How are you preparing for the upcoming hunting season? Are you watching hunting television, complaining about how stupid it is? Are you shooting at least once per week from actual field positions? While wearing a Corona mask? No, my guess…

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A Good Read
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A Good Read

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June 27, 2020
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Sometime back a friend of mine and fellow hillbilly, Chris Ellis, asked me to write the Introduction to his first book. I considered it an honor; one I did not take lightly. A first book is very important to the…

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Cooper’s Load
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Cooper’s Load

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June 14, 2020
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In his book, To Ride, Shoot Straight, and Speak the Truth, Cooper stated, “All scouts up to now have been in caliber .308, and the chronograph insists that the proper loading can start a 150-grain bullet from a 19 inch…

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Take-Down Survival Rifles
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Take-Down Survival Rifles

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May 6, 2020
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I like take-down rifles. I probably like them more than their actual worth, but that’s probably true with a lot of things I like. Most often, take-down rifles are considered to be survival rifles, but they don’t have to be….

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The Beginner’s Guide to Concealed Carry
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The Beginner’s Guide to Concealed Carry

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April 17, 2020
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Carrying a handgun for personal protection is becoming more and more popular. Just recently, with the current China Virus situation, it seems we have a lot of new gun owners who have finally realized they alone are responsible for their…

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About Empty Cases

Empty Cases is the on-line portal to the works of Richard Mann.

Born and raised in West Virginia, Richard has hunted from the Montana mountains to the green hills of Africa. He has a military, law enforcement, firearms instructing, and competitive shooting background, and is the author of Rifle Bullets for the Hunter, Handgun Training for Personal Protection, Shooter’s Guide to the AR, 13th Edition of Cartridges of the World, Under Orion, and The Scout Rifle Study.

Richard is a Field Editor for Field & Stream magazine, and currently contributes to a variety of other gun and hunting periodicals. In 2019 Richard worked as the Executive Producer and host of the Amazon Prime reality hunting drama, WILDCraft: South Africa.

A hillbilly at heart, Richard 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.

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