Archive for media day at the range

And So It Begins

So jet-lagged and sleep-deprived is how I began my 20th SHOT Show in row. There are no prizes or ribbons for such things. A late departure (thanks to perhaps the most uncivil woman I have ever observed being ejected from my plane to Las Vegas) and the time change eating at me resulted in an even, seemingly, earlier start to Media Day At The Range, which was the best I have experienced in years.

January 15, 2013

Hanging Out With Gunny

SHOT Show is a rare event, indeed—it's not often that you'll see all of the industry's biggest names together in one place. From well-respected writers to renowned celebrities, the world's biggest firearms enthusiasts all flock to Las Vegas, Nev. each January. There were a number of well-known names at 2013's Media Day at the Range—including screen legend and avid gun supporter R. Lee Ermey. American Rifleman's Mark Keefe stopped to chat with Gunny, and the pair discussed everything from his Media Day plans to why he prefers Glock. Get a look inside his world with the video below:

January 14, 2013