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Illinois Deer Hunting with Slug Guns: Complete 2025 Guide to Sabot vs Foster Slugs
From the Bench: Understanding the precision and power of slug gun hunting By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published...

Hootey Cline
Feb 19, 20247 min read
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Rifle Shooting Fundamentals: Marksmanship Training & Target Acquisition Guide
From the Bench: A gunsmith's journey in marksmanship development By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published June 17,...

Hootey Cline
Feb 19, 20247 min read
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Recoil Management Guide: Physics, Reduction Techniques & Shooting Tips
From the Bench: A gunsmith's perspective on managing the inevitable By Kevin Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company July 1, 2025 After nearly a...

Hootey Cline
Feb 19, 20246 min read
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Night Sights: Tritium Sights for Low Light Shooting & Defensive Firearms
From the Bench: A gunsmith's perspective on low light sight solutions By Kevin Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published...

Hootey Cline
Feb 19, 20246 min read
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From the Bench: Essential Firearm Maintenance - Lessons from a Learning Gunsmith
Originally published June 13, 2019 | Revised July 2025 After nearly a decade in the gunsmithing trade, I've learned that the most...

Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20243 min read
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Mastering the Handgun: Fundamentals That Never Go Out of Style
From the Bench: A gunsmith's perspective on handgun marksmanship By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally published June 17,...

Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20246 min read
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Deer Hunting 101: Your Complete Guide to Illinois Deer Hunting
From the Bench: Essential information for new hunters in the Prairie State By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Updated July 1, 2025...

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Feb 18, 20246 min read
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Concealed Carry Reality: What Every CCW Holder Needs to Know
From the Bench: The facts about defensive situations and practical CCW considerations By Hootey Cline, Blue Coat Arms Company Originally...

Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20245 min read
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5 Common Field Shooting Mistakes Every Illinois Hunter Should Avoid in 2025
No Matter Your Era, We Got Your Six! When you're in the field hunting your prey of choice during Illinois hunting season, there are some...

Hootey Cline
Feb 18, 20243 min read
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