All posts by John McQuay

John McQuay began his career as a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper. After leaving the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, he went to work for a large Indiana police department. There he worked in various capacities to include Patrol Officer, SWAT Sniper, Firearms Instructor and is now employed as a Patrol Supervisor. John is a NRA Certified LE Firearms instructor, competitive pistol and rifle shooter. He is passionate about the right to keep and bear arms and enjoys educating citizens on the safe use of firearms for competition and self-defense.

Mail Call Mondays Season 7 #45 – Has PRS Gear Gone Too Far?


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #76 – Has PRS Gear Gone Too Far?

This week we ask: “Has PRS Gear Gone Too Far?”

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Caldwell XLA Pivot Model Bipod Review

A bipod is mandatory for precision rifle competition shooting. They are highly recommended on any rifle that needs to be easily portable and very precise. Bipod prices can range from dirt cheap to extremely expensive, with quality all over the spectrum. The Caldwell XLA Pivot Model falls somewhere in the middle at $35. Continue reading Caldwell XLA Pivot Model Bipod Review

Mail Call Mondays Season 7 #44 – Bipods, Features and Preferences.


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #75 – Bipods, Features and Preferences.

This week we talk about Bipods, Features and Preferences.

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Mail Call Mondays Season 7 #43 – When trainers go bad!


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #74 – When trainers go bad!

This week we talk about when trainers go bad!
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Mail Call Mondays Season 7 #42 – Is your ammo fresh?


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #73 – Is your ammo fresh?

This week we ask, is your ammo fresh?
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$3000 In Cash Prizes for Tough Man Teams at the 2019 Mammoth Sniper Challenge

Lucas Oil Outdoor Line, used and recommended by major firearms manufacturers, has pledged $3000 in cash prizes to the top three Tough Man teams at the 2019 Grunt Style Vortex Optics Mammoth Sniper Challenge presented by Realtree Outdoors. In addition to bragging rights, the 1st Place trophies and prize table gear, the top finishing team will take home $1500 compliments of Lucas Oil Outdoor Line. The 2nd Place Tough Man team will pocket $1000 and the 3rd Place team will net $500. Continue reading $3000 In Cash Prizes for Tough Man Teams at the 2019 Mammoth Sniper Challenge