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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.

Women and Guns

gunwriter January 20, 2019 January 20, 2019

The student/teacher relationship is a delicate one. It’s a relationship best driven by a professional on the instructor side, and where there is no emotional connection between the participants.

HUNTING Latest NRA's American Hunter

Wife, Mom, Hunter

gunwriter January 18, 2019 January 18, 2019

I’ve said many times that I believe the secret to passing on the heritage of hunting is with moms. If dad is the only hunter, kids consider it a hobby. If dad and mom hunt, kids regard it as a lifestyle.

DEFENSE HUNTING Latest NRA's Shooting Illustrated Scout Rifles SHOOTING

Eight Great General Purpose AR15 Loads

gunwriter January 16, 2019 February 9, 2021

Without question the AR15 – in one chambering or another – has become America’s general purpose rifle. Because of this there are a lot fo specialized loads for AR15 compatible cartridges, but what about that one load that can do it all – a general purpose load.