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Why You Need an Emergency Plan (and how to make one)
Remember the chaos of the first few days of COVID? Emergency rooms were ransacked, grocery stores were packed with people, and toilet paper aisles were emptied. Many people had never seriously considered the possibility of a major international emergency in their lifetime, and they panicked. The result was an inefficient response with massive levels of wasted money and manpower, both on a societal and individual level. Goods that had been plentiful and cheap became nearly imp

Samuel Schmitt
Dec 98 min read


First-Time Handgun Buyer? Here’s What You Need to Know (And Why Founder Arms is a Great Place to Start)
Thinking about buying your first handgun? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. With the way the world’s been going, more and more...
Jake Stone
Jul 254 min read


Zeiss Conquest XDX LRP 15x56 Impressions
Why write a blog post about a pair of binoculars? Could there possibly be a more boring topic? Before I started using the Zeiss Conq...

Samuel Schmitt
Jun 163 min read


Lead Protocol: Mitigating Lead Exposure with Firearms
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This article is not medical advice. If your lead levels are elevated, talk to your doctor...

Samuel Schmitt
May 86 min read


On Glass: Ranging Targets
Have you ever played the game with your buddies where you try to guess how far away something is? Some people can get pretty close within...

Samuel Schmitt
Mar 410 min read


Are You Ready: Long Range Matches
Of all shooting matches, long-range rifle matches have some of the richest history in American shooting sports, with matches like the...

Samuel Schmitt
Feb 198 min read


Are You Ready: Tactical Matches
Do you like chaos? Enjoy physical suffering? Are you most comfortable connecting with others via trauma bonding and feel that USPSA is...

Samuel Schmitt
Jan 215 min read


Are You Ready: Tips for Your First Action Shooting Match
In the last post, I discussed the most common types of action shooting matches . I’ve already covered some tips for shooting matches in...

Samuel Schmitt
Jan 145 min read


Are You Ready: Types of action shooting matches (USPSA, IDPA, 3 Gun, PCSL)
Action shooting pits you and your firearm against the kryptonite of marksmanship - the dreaded timer! In action shooting, you’re in a...

Samuel Schmitt
Jan 38 min read


The Story of Founder Arms
Where to start? Well, as a famous book starts off (you’ll probably recognize it) “In the beginning” Ha! This won’t be nearly as impactful...

Tyler Miller
Dec 18, 20245 min read


Are you ready: Intro to Shooting Matches
As long as there have been weapons, humans have been competing with them. Javelin throwing for the ancient Greeks, jousting tournaments...

Samuel Schmitt
Dec 14, 20246 min read


On Glass: Scope Selection
Few things in life vary in price as much as rifle scopes. Cheap no-name optics can be purchased for as little as $30, while high-end...

Samuel Schmitt
Dec 14, 202410 min read


On Glass: MOA vs MIL
If you’ve spent any time around long-range shooters, you’ve probably been bombarded with the terms MIL and MOA. If you’re brave, you may...

Samuel Schmitt
Nov 2, 20246 min read
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