Every year there are a few "This is the First" time events and come up. Here they are... -First time in memory to hunt pre-rut and rut in the same 7 days -First time I harvested two deer on opening day -First time I hunt deer with a bolt action rifle in .308 -First time [...]
What does it take to become competitive in the sport of tactical shooting? Some people may be born with the skills, but for most people, it takes practice, practice, practice. Peter Lozano was 21 when he purchased his first firearm, and he only used it occasionally, visiting the range every six months or so. Ten [...]
Erik and friends returned to Moore Haven, Florida to bring home more bacon. This was the first time that Erik used his new SilencerCo suppressor on his Spikes Tactical AR Carbine in .556/.223 with a 1:7 twist, topped with a 4x Trijicon ACOG. If anyone doubts that .223 is not sufficient to kill a hog, [...]
Moore Haven, Florida. Erik, his father Charlie, and friends return to Chappy's Outfitters looking for wild hogs. See what they brought home in this photo gallery. February 21, 2015
The 2014 Indiana Deer Hunt was beyond my expectations! It was marked with many first experiences since I've hunted Indiana. Hunting is much more than the kill, it's the smells, sights and memories made with your friends and family, both good and bad. In the end, 2014 was a great year and it all [...]
Let me start by saying that I'm not an expert shooter. In fact, I'd rate myself as a beginner. Before a couple of years ago, I had never touched a handgun. Now, I'm getting ready to enter my third shooting competition sponsored by Glock. I already won a Glock knife, and am hoping to win [...]
Imagine if you were interested in becoming a pilot so you could fly yourself across the country for your personal vacations and to visit friends. Would you buy an airplane, take a single flying lesson, and then feel confident your skills are up to the challenges of takeoff and landing in any airport, in any [...]
Erik and friends return to Chappy's Outfitters in Moore Haven, Florida. This time they arrive in style in a large RV, and between the rainstorms are able to fit in both an evening and morning hunt. There was plenty of pork to eat after this trip. See some of the photos below. [...]
Erik and his father, Charlie, returned to Moore Haven, Florida with a new group of friends for more hog hunting at Chappy's Outfitters. The group of nine included some seasoned hunters as well as some first timers. Most of the group came from South Florida, but one person drove down from South Carolina to participate. [...]
Erik and friends went hunting for wild pigs in Moore Haven, Florida through Chappy's Outfitters. Erik's father, who just turned 75, joined as well as part of his birthday celebration. It was a chilly weekend but a successful hunt for everyone. Below are a few photos taken that day. [...]
