It all started with pre-marital questions. Candace and I had reached a point in our relationship where we were discussing our individual dreams. I shared her dream with such certainty. However, I had given up on the dream to become a state trooper following my military career. I had come to the realization that I had no "obtainable" dream after so many closed doors. After saying in my mind, "I don't have a dream." Candace said with certainty, "I know you have a dream to open up a range." I thank the Lord she saw and remembered something I had forgotten and laid aside. As I pondered her answer to the question the ideas started to flow. I DID in fact have a real dream to open a range. One where customers would be able to train the way they intended to fight and be prepared for the unexpected.

Would I ever be able to do something I truly believed in and get paid for it? It sounds very cliché, but here I am, living proof. When I introduced my dream of becoming a Soldier to my parents, I dreamt of specializing in weapons. Unfortunately, for a young man at the time, their apprehension saddened, discouraged, and disappointed me. However, they did support my decision to join the U.S. Army Reserve at 17. Like the common phrase says, "It wasn't a No from God, but a Not yet." I went on to serve in an administrative position that oddly enough offered the adventure I sought after (talk about "But God"). Over 18 years later, we finished up the business plan, and I was able to secure a spot in the USCCA's Certified Instructor Course. What an opportunity and blessing to meet the professionals in this industry! However, it was the difference of night and day. I had to adapt to communicate these critical skills. I had been an Army Recruiter for almost 6 years and I was well versed in presentations, but not the delivery of firearms training to a civilian audience. I started with free webinars offered to friends and family to get familiar with questions and concerns.

"Here am I. Send me!" (Isaiah 6:8) What an awesome day!! When there is a mission we accomplish it with haste. We were blessed to follow up with a previous online student that requested additional hands on training. One turned into two and two turned into three, including a teen, learning proper firearm handling. Our mobility allows us to set-up training right outside and have awesome results!

Scope lapping is a process in which a gunsmith smooths ring surfaces to ensure precise alignment. This is incredibly useful when moving a scope from one platform to another.

We are EXTREMELY excited to introduce the RANGE 144-1 Shop! We offer a very wide range of firearms, ammunition, cleaning, lubrication, and accessories in one place. This is another step towards our growth, this victory but its huge!

Check it out for yourself! RANGE 144-1 Shop