You see “NRR 33” stamped on every box of earmuffs and think “sweet, I’m invincible.” Reality is a little different, unfortunately. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of Noise Reduction Rating so...
Kyle Read
The AK platform has survived decades of wars, bans, and trends for one simple reason: it runs—even when you treat it like a rented mule. But no rifle is tougher...
Kyle Read
Knives aren't just tools—they're extensions of your hand, whether you're prying open ammo crates at the range, carving up a fresh-caught trout, or just flicking one open for that satisfying...
Kyle Read
Your optic is only as good as the mount holding it. A $1,500 LPVO on a $40 airsoft-grade mount will lose zero the first time you bump a door frame....
Kyle Read
Chances are, if you own a firearm for home defense, concealed carry, or just plain recreational shooting, you likely have at least a couple of magazines on hand that are...
Kyle Read
You only get one set of ears. Pick the wrong protection and you’ll pay for it with ringing that never goes away. Once hearing loss starts, it is essentially permanent...
Kyle Read
You're crouched in a brush line at dawn, eyeing a pesky groundhog raiding your garden from 125 yards out. Do you grab the trusty .22 LR for that budget-friendly ping...
Kyle Read
A single unprotected AR-15 shot indoors is 165+ dB. Permanent hearing damage starts at 140 dB. Tinnitus and hearing loss are the #1 preventable injury in the shooting community -...
Kyle Read
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over a recently introduced piece of legislation which can potentially impact ammo sales nationwide. Without further ado, let’s...
Tyler Elsberry
You're glassing coyotes on the prairie at 550 yards, wind quartering hard. Do you trust the ubiquitous, inexpensive .223 Remington and fire fast? Or do you hand the shot to...
Kyle Read
Every shooter has been there: staring at two pairs of muffs that look identical but one costs $45 and the other $150. Here’s the real difference—and when each one wins....
Kyle Read
Forget the one time you drove 45 minutes to the range and realized you left your stapler, targets, and hearing protection at home. Here’s the exact kit experienced shooters actually...
Kyle Read
Long-Range Shooting Techniques: How to Consistently Hit Steel Past 800 Yards Hitting a 12" plate beyond 800 yards isn’t luck—it’s applied physics and disciplined execution. Master these proven techniques and...
Kyle Read
