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 Podcast #18 – National Rifle League .22LR Club Match Format

This week we talk about the new National Rifle League .22LR Club Match Format.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #23 – Chronographing, Factory Ammunition, Horus Reticles and Dope Cards.


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #17 – Chronographing, Factory Ammunition, Horus Reticles and Dope Cards.

This week we talk about Chronographing, Factory Ammunition, Horus Reticles and Dope Cards.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #22 – JP High Pressure LMOS Bolt Carrier Group in the 6.5 Creedmoor MATEN


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #16 – JP High Pressure LMOS Bolt Carrier Group in the 6.5 Creedmoor MATEN

This week we talk about how quickly things can go downhill when getting ready for a match.
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Desert Tech Stealth Recon Scout (SRS-A1) Review


Desert Tech was kind enough to loan us one of their SRS-A1 rifles to take for a spin. After some time with the system, we are happy to report back to you with our impressions.

Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #21 – Teaching New Shooters, Cleaning Muzzle Brakes and Suppressor Shift


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #15 – Teaching New Shooters, Cleaning Muzzle Brakes and Suppressor Shift

This week we talk about teaching new shooters, cleaning muzzle brakes, unexplained zero shifts, suppressor shift and possible baffle strikes.
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Gemtech Tracker Silencer Review

Once upon a time, a small country allied to the US needed a lightweight, inexpensive silencer for their special purpose bolt action rifles. Gemtech won the contract to provide that silencer. When the project was completed, Gemtech had a lightweight inexpensive design that could fit a variety of commercial uses. With a slight redesign, the Gemtech Tracker was born.

The Gemtech Tracker is a lightweight, .30 caliber suppressor designed for low-volume of fire applications. The suppressor is constructed of aluminum with a titanium blast baffle. This results in a compact package that weighs in at 11.3 ounces. Continue reading Gemtech Tracker Silencer Review

Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #20 – McRees Threatens Consumers and we talk about Free Recoil


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