Author Archives: Gavin

Welcome to the new website at http://nwgun.wpengine.com!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Gavin

Hello everyone, I’m excited to announce that the new website for Northwest Gun Magazine is up and running! In this new layout, you’ll find a redesigned home page that makes it easier to navigate the content, see what’s in the … Continue reading →

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Check out the “man camera” – DSLR video rig

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Gavin

I am a “systems guy” – I tend to like components that work well together, and also offer economy and compatibility at the same time. When I decided to upgrade my 14 year old 14.4 volt Dewalt drill driver, I … Continue reading →

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Please welcome respected gunsmith Grant Cunningham to NWGUN!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Gavin

Hello everyone. I’m pleased to announce that Grant Cunningham will be one of the featured authors in the first issue of Northwest Gun Magazine! If you don’t know Grant, he’s well known for his revolver gunsmithing, his blog, as an … Continue reading →

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Taking the AR-10 Full-Auto

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Gavin

One of my big yet-to-be-fulfilled dreams to to test drive some full-auto rifles. I’ve done full-auto airsoft, but hey- that’s just not the same. Over the past year, I’ve gotten to know John Hwang, the owner at Rainier Arms. Northwest … Continue reading →

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Please welcome Lucas Swanson from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Gavin

I am happy to announce that we will have Lucas Swanson joining the Northwest Gun Magazine writing team, and he’ll be covering various hunting related topics that are a part of his daily experiences in Idaho. I’ll let Lucas introduce … Continue reading →

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AR-15 Precision Rifle Build DVDs are here!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gavin

Hey everyone, yesterday was a big day for me. For years I’ve been thinking and planning several DVD projects, and yesterday I saw this dream come to life. I was able to hold in my hands a production DVD that … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different: trying the FNH PS90

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Gavin

Every once and a while you just have to do something completely different. I’m sure that when people first saw and fired the revolutionary AR-15 rifle, it was such a departure from what they were used to, it must have … Continue reading →

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First Northwest Gun Magazine DVD Production to debut soon!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Gavin

**Update: The DVDs have arrived, and are now available for purchase here: http://nwgun.wpengine.com/AR-MPR-DVD. Thanks everyone! Hello everyone! Over the last month, I’ve been working on an exciting new project: my first production DVD. This DVD is what I call a … Continue reading →

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Northwest Gun Magazine – What is it? Part 1

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Gavin

Hello everyone! So far here on NWGUN.com, you’ve seen a small part of what Northwest Gun Magazine is about. The blogroll that you see today will continue to serve as a source of information and discussion, but Northwest Gun Magazine … Continue reading →

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Shout out: Rainier Arms – NW AR-15 Destination

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Gavin

It’s always good to find local businesses that share a common interest, and also provide a great product/service. For me, Rainier Arms in Auburn, WA is one such business. My friend John Hwang established Rainier Arms back in 2003, and … Continue reading →

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Guns and stupidity just don’t mix

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Gavin

This week, Navy Seal Gene “Geno” Clayton, Jr. accidentally shot himself in the head while “showing off” for a girl he had met at a bar that night. He actually put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger. … Continue reading →

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Looking for a value priced hunting rifle? Look at Savage!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Gavin

If you are looking for a value priced rifle for hunting or range duty, the Savage series of rifles are worth a close look. A while back I was looking for a value priced rifle to test handloads and for … Continue reading →

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Mount Rainier Ranger Shooting in National Park

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Gavin

On Sunday, January 1 2012, an Iraq war veteran named Benjamin Colton Barnes fatally shot a park ranger (Margaret Anderson) in the national park surrounding Mount Rainier in Washington. This shooting took place near the Narada Falls area of the … Continue reading →

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Training and Fun – BB and Airsoft Replicas

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Gavin

Training is a good idea, regardless of whether it’s for accuracy, defense, or other forms of “preparedness”. In an ideal world, you would have a shooting range in your backyard, an unlimited supply of ammunition, and a daily shooting schedule. … Continue reading →

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Shout Out: northwestfirearms.com

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Gavin

Hello everyone- if you’re looking for a place to discuss firearms with a “Northwest Focus” – you should visit http://www.northwestfirearms.com! Here you’ll find a bunch of NW shooting enthusiasts discussing everything from legal issues, to competition, to hunting, to specific … Continue reading →

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