A professionally guided big game hunt can be an experience of a lifetime.

Paul offers some advice given by guides and outfitters to help you make the most of your trip during our segment entitled “Getting Ready for Hunt Camp.”

In the outdoor survival category we’ll consider emergency water containers and traumatic medical kits.

Your target is not always directly in front of you…

… By running through the Compass Drill with both the pistol and the rifle, we can practice rapidly turning to face our target while keeping the muzzle in a safe direction.

We’ll also take a look at a multi-tool for your range bag a new regular feature called “Brownells Bench Talk”.

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Professor Paul Markel

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Paul G. Markel has worn many hats during his lifetime. He has been a U.S. Marine, Police Officer, Professional Bodyguard, and Small Arms and Tactics Instructor. Mr. Markel has been writing professionally for law enforcement and firearms periodicals for nearly twenty years with hundreds and hundreds of articles in print. Paul is a regular guest on nationally syndicated radio talk shows and subject matter expert in firearms training and use of force. Mr. Markel has been teaching safe and effective firearms handling to students young and old for decades and has worked actively with the 4-H Shooting Sports program. Paul holds numerous instructor certifications in multiple disciplines and a Bachelor’s degree in conflict resolution; nonetheless, he is and will remain a dedicated Student of the Gun.

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