Frank Jardim became an NRA life member just after high school. He is a lifelong shooting sports enthusiast and outdoorsman with broad interests from matchlocks to machine guns and a special passion for firearms technology and history. Frank Jardim When he’s not freelance writing about recreational shooting, practical self-defense and
Karen Hunter is a freelance writer and contributor to Athlon Outdoors as well as several other national publications. Her passion for firearms goes far beyond the writing aspect. Karen Hunter Karen is a certified firearms instructor in both defensive handgun and carbine instruction. Additionally, Karen has experience working as a
Mike Detty has been writing for consumer gun magazines, law enforcement and military journals, and industry newsletters for over 27 years. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and received a B.A. in Criminal Justice Administration. Mike Detty Following his graduation from college, Detty entered the officer ranks
Sean Utley is an accomplished freelance photographer, writer, consultant and producer in the industry. He is an avid shooter with a penchant for precision long-range shooting and gear. Sean is also an expert evaluator of suppressor performance, having been creator and project manager for Suppressor Magazine for 4 years. Sean Utley
Griffin Bartman, who publishes under the pen name Graham Baates, is a frequent contributor to Athlon Outdoors print and digital titles. Graham Baates “Graham” spent 15 years on active duty in the Army working on the tactical side of military intelligence including tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. A speaker
iFrame is not supported! “Are you ready … Are you ready … Let’s get it on!” We sent AO Editor-in-Chief Linas Cernauskas and contributor Andy Grossman out into the wild for a fun new test of the Umarex Glock 17 Gen5 T43. The new C02-driven paintball marker provides a wonderful
A former SEAL team commander, Jack Carr knows the world of warfare with an intimacy reserved only to top-tier operators. Reading about his main character, James Reece, engaged in firefights or locked in hand-to-hand combat conveys the feeling of Jack Carr doing it himself, maybe in some mud hut outside
Most shooters have felt the impact of ammo shortages and supply chain issues when looking for a new firearm over the past couple of years, but the gun industry still managed to squeeze out a few new rifles for 2022. And, since there was not a SHOT Show in 2021,
You have a gentleman that has been a friend of the family for years. He is one of those people that classically say, “I have been around guns my whole life.” Yet any time you interact with him on the range he is blatantly dangerous and seems to muzzle you
