Tips & Tactics | Julianna Crowder: Shooting Jargon

Not fluent in "gun talk?" A Girl and A Gun is here to help.

posted on April 21, 2020
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Julianna Crowder, founder of A Girl and A Gun, knows there’s a lot of firearm jargon unfamiliar to many who are just starting out on their firearm journey, but even experienced shooters can sometimes use a refresher. Watch this video as Crowder explains some of the common terminology heard on the range, and helps you become fluent in “gun talk.”

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