The Dog Days of Summer How did it become August 5 already? Didn’t we just celebrate Memorial Day and Independence Day? Now Labor Day is around the corner. It has been a bit warm here at the Gunsite Ranch the last month, but that did not deter any training. We continue at a record pace, looking at beating last year’s record numbers. With pandemic in our rear-view mirror (There is a reason the windshield is bigger than the rear-view mirror), our firearms industry partners are returning to Gunsite for events. We have had Mossberg, Timney Triggers, Ruger, Glock and many more allowing … [Read more...]
Gunsite June Newsletter
Summer has Arrived! What happened to “the Ides of March?” Seems like Spring was just a few days ago. It really is no surprise at the Gunsite Ranch that time seems to move so quickly as busy as we are. While I am not making a sales pitch for classes or GAS Match, if you haven’t enrolled in what class or GAS, you might get moving on it. GAS has over one hundred sixty (160) enrollments as of today. We close at two hundred twenty-five (225). It looks like it will fill sooner than usual this year. Don’t tarry! We anticipate a new vendor/sponsor or two (2) in vendor row as well as … [Read more...]
Welcome New Staff
Gunsite Academy, the world’s oldest premiere firearms training school is pleased to announce the addition of Shari LeGate as Director of Marketing to the Gunsite team. LeGate, a long-time industry professional comes to this newly created position from FMG Publications, where she held various positions, the most recent as Video Producer and contributing writer to their numerous firearm publications. LeGate brings with her an extensive knowledge of marketing, promotion and the shooting sports. A former shooting sports champion, Legate spent 12 years as a member of the U.S. Shooting shotgun … [Read more...]
Gunsite April Newsletter
Hard to believe it is Holy Week and Easter is upon us. Time literally flies here at Gunsite with all the classes going on. Almost all the 250 Pistol classes between now and November have doubled. (Well, except for end of May and it has tripled.) Pistol Caliber Carbine, Close Quarters Pistol, Precision Rifle 7 (PR7) and Gun Stories are here this week. Last week Outdoor Life and Defensive Handguns were filming. Have you watched Guns and Ammo TV this year? They have featured Gunsite in nearly every episode. We greatly appreciate all our media partners and what they do to support … [Read more...]
Gunsite March Newsletter
Have not I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 While this certainly is not a religious column, this verse spoke to me this morning considering all that is happening in our world. How prepared are you and your family for the possibility of problems? March has arrived like a lion at Gunsite. Not weather-wise, but training wise. The first of many double 250 Pistol classes is Monday, along with a 350 and Night Vision Pistol Carbine. Next up is the Tactical Medicine class … [Read more...]
