Archive for Paul Rackley

First Responders

Bystanders are often the first people to help during a crisis, such as an attack. While medical skills are beneficial in these situations, willingness to help is the main attribute needed.

September 06, 2013

And the Winner Is…

After a long season that was relatively free of drama, one contestant showed he had the skills, speed, endurance and drive to become History’s Top Shot. He also won $100,000 and a Tahoe Q5i Speedboat.

August 29, 2013

CouchBunker

The makers of the BedBunker have introduced a couch safe, with cushions that qualify as cover.

August 27, 2013

Survival Ammo Can

Fortunately, more people than ever support the 2nd Amendment, but it’s still a good idea to have a backup plan for holding on to your firearms. The MTM Survival Ammo Can should probably be considered.

August 16, 2013

Surprising, Yet Predictable

Producers brought back the Wheel of Fire, which sent one competitor packing at its close, and then zipped two shooters down line to see who had the skills to continue the quest.

August 16, 2013

Footwork

Most martial artist experts believe a fight is won or lost with footwork. The same could be said in a gunfight.

August 16, 2013

Starbucks Support

Starbucks, which allows firearms to be carried in its stores under state, local and federal laws, is being boycotted by an anti-gun group. Another group is showing its support of the company’s policy.

August 07, 2013

Drawn But No Shots

In a defensive situation where shots are fired, the police are called and an investigation is conducted, but what do you do if the appearance of a gun ends the confrontation?

August 06, 2013

Paired-up With Shotguns

The shooters of Top Shot use two Benelli shotguns to bust steel and clays, and a high-tech version of a crossbow to see who continues in the quest for $100,000.

August 01, 2013

Historic Elimination

Competitors are once again grouped together to try their luck against trick shots, and the youngest shooter is sent home after firing a historical piece that actually served in combat.

July 25, 2013

Support Hand Draw

There are times when the support hand must obtain a gun to ward off an attacker.

July 23, 2013

Only 10 Are Left

The remaining 10 contestants continue to show why they are the All Stars of Top Shot.

July 19, 2013

Dummy Round Drill

NRA Publications is comprised of a group of people whose business is writing about firearms and shooting, thus there are a lot of discussions in the office on guns, tactics, ammunition and training. Often those discussions lead to very interesting ideas.

July 18, 2013

High-Tech to Primitive

Top Shot competitors take the longest shot ever shown on the show.

July 11, 2013

Ambush Rifles 300 Blackout

The 300 Blackout provides .30-caliber power from the standard AR-rifle platform.

July 11, 2013