American Shooting Journal // July 2021

CONTENTS

VOLUME 10 • ISSUE 10

COVER STORY

THE PATRIOT’S CALL

The Revolutionary War’s Battle of Oriskany comes alive in the annual colonial-era recreations of Contemporary Longrifle Association artisans as our Frank Jardim imagines how pieces they’ve handcrafted – a .54-caliber flintlock, powder horn and bag, belt axe and a flag – might have been used in the August 1777 skirmish between regiments of New York’s Tryon County Militia and Tory, British-allied native, and German mercenary forces.

MORE FEATURES

29 MORE THAN A MATCH

For retired special forces operator and Purple Heart recipient Bryan Sikes, “lessons learned” at Precision Rifle Series competitions have had applications for his sniper training program. He shares keen insights from the firing line.

56 FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH

Why have fireworks become synonymous with Independence Day celebrations? What is it about the colorful bursts of light and sound that scream, quite literally, freedom? We have the answer!

61 LAW ENFORCEMENT SPOTLIGHT: MS-13 MEMBER MEETS HIS MATCH

Maybe it was a Texas cop’s time as a Marine Corps boxer, but Officer Ann Marie Carrizales wasn’t about to throw in the towel when she was shot in the face by a member of “America’s most dangerous gang.” Nick Perna shares her story.

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(FREDERICK COFFAY YOHN)

65 SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING:

‘ALWAYS BE THE UNCOMMON MAN’

Legendary bladesmith, black belt and hand-to-hand combat instructor Ernest Emerson gave an inspiring speech at the 2021 Blade Show in Atlanta and our Paul Pawela was there for it, as the cool kids like to say these days. He shares Emerson’s words of wisdom.

80 THE VERSATILE 10MM

While the development of the 10mm has roots in military and law enforcement needs for a round that combined the attributes of the 9mm Luger and the .45 ACP, it’s also proven worthy for self-defense – as well as hunting, argues our Jason Brooks.

89 BULLET BULLETIN: RIMFIRE RIFLE PROJECTILES: FROM THE OLD TO THE NEW

Sometimes modern .17 and .22 bullet designs work best and other times it’s “classic loads from yesteryear.” Our professor of projectiles Phil Massaro helps match ammo with your job, whether it be plinking, hunting or even, yes, self-defense.

102 HUNTING THE DROUGHT

With extraordinarily hot, dry conditions gripping the West, Troy Rodakowski details how big game, upland bird and waterfowl hunters should adapt their tactics for the coming seasons.

115 ROADHUNTER: SUMMER GUN DOG TRAINING TIPS

With fall coming up fast, it’s time to get your four-legged hunting partner in shape for bird seasons. Scott Haugen shares a workout plan from a noted gun dog trainer – and it might help you get in form too.

123 BLACK POWDER: CARSON’S OLD HAWKEN RIDES ANEW

Inspired by frontiersman Kit Carson’s famed rifle and with a stock blank that spoke to him, our Mike Nesbitt and a buddy set out to build and shoot a replica .54-caliber Hawken.

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